Use of Qtips for microcurrent procedure vs. metal wands.

One of my clients goes to an accupuncturist who does microcurrent facials using a microcurrent machine that uses Q-tips to deliver product and current. The accupuncturist told her that using metal wands to deliver current is too harsh on the skin because the metal gives off ions. It has always been my understanding that the Qtips were used for ease of sanitation. Is anyone aware of the concerns stated by the accupuncturist?

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Comment by Susan Nathan on December 4, 2012 at 7:53am: Thank you, Cindy. I may have to reserve this question for the reps or manufacturers of the equipment.

Comment by Cindy Greenwood on December 4, 2012 at 6:30am: No - I think it's just the particular unit that they have.

I have used a Myotonology that uses the q-tips and have a Silhoute tone that uses them.

But I have seen a lot that just have the metal prongs...I thought that the ions were good? Like with galvanic/iontophoresis?

Interesting thought!