Pico Toner Reviews
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free skin care · Sat Mar 30, 2013 1:21 am

I have ordered my Pico Toner. My device is stuck with UK customs due to the Easter holidays closing everything down, so I should get it next week.

My gloves, pads and cable arrived yesterday for the Pico Toner.

In a recent videos by Neurotris, the company explained their gloves are based on technology using silver threads to ensure they introduce the least amount of resistance into the microcurrent device circuit. I measured the resistance on the gloves from the stud connector to the finger tips, using my multimeter, the reading was zero(0) ohms, so basically the gloves are not introducing any resistance into the circuit, this means the microcurrent energy is going directly into your skin and not being blocked by the gloves.

I ran the same test on the gloves that came with one of my salon machines, and the resistance was 900 ohms, so my salon machine is having to really push a lot of current into the gloves to get any current into the client's skin/muscles.

Both pairs of gloves were sprayed with water for the test.

Some EDS members have asked about the output of the Pico Toner device, using Program 1 which is used for wrinkle reduction, toning, tightening and lifting:

P1 signature 1 @ 15-30% = 200 - 600uA
P1 signature 1 @ 100% = 1000 -1200uA

So you can use the lower settings for face work and the higher current for body work.

I hope this helps and will report back.

PQ/Philip

free skin care · Sat Mar 30, 2013 1:56 am

I will also post information on my blog as well as EDS as always.

PQ

http://homebeautydevices.wordpress.com/category/pico-toner/

Sat Mar 30, 2013 6:16 am

Hi PQ,

Thanks for the info. Do you know how the output compares with office machines such as the Beautiful Image? I tried doing a Google search on the Beautiful Image output but couldn't find anything.

free skin care · Sat Mar 30, 2013 6:44 am

wolfmama wrote:

Hi PQ,

Thanks for the info. Do you know how the output compares with office machines such as the Beautiful Image? I tried doing a Google search on the Beautiful Image output but couldn't find anything.

Without going through my information on the device, this is from my memory...I may be a little off but this is close
This is in microamps
Beautiful Image is 0-300 on level one
0-500 on level two
0-800 on level three
The directions are to use each level in a session for all holding positions on the face. If someone is more sensitive then the third level might not be the best for them....third level is used for the body.

The Pico Toner gloves current for the body is higher and I think it is more effective for body treatments than Beautiful Image....skin and muscles on the body are thicker and that stronger current is more effective for me.I also like not having to use gels with this unit. I am seeing more lift with the Pico Toner and I am now using it on my friends along with one phase of the Beautiful Image. They have reported more lift and their treatments are lasting longer with the lift. Also using the gloves seem to make the skin softer and my guess is there may be exfoliating going on with the use of the gloves.

Sat Mar 30, 2013 7:34 am

Thanks Toby! My Pico Toner actually arrives on Monday. I was just curious about the strength vs the pro machines. It sounds comparable and the fact that you have both machines and are getting better results with the Pico has me pretty excited!

Sat Mar 30, 2013 8:01 am

I'm seriously considering this too now. Of course I'm going to wait for PQ's review first. I have been waiting for Nanci's product to be released but from what I remember her's will be priced in the $1000 - $2000 so a much more considered purchase. The Pico will be great for travelling with as well.

I've got a lot of weight to lose this year and anything that will help with not looking horrendously older at the end of that journey will be fab

free skin care · Sat Mar 30, 2013 8:35 am

shorney100 wrote:

I've got a lot of weight to lose this year and anything that will help with not looking horrendously older at the end of that journey will be fab

I posted on one of threads about the fact that I am at my lowest weight and my face is the firmest it has been in years. I looked for the post so I wouldn't have to recreate it but couldn't find it...so in summary I have never been overweight but twice I have been heavier than I am comfortable with. The last time I got down to my smallest weight my face looked horrible with sag so I decided to never try for that weight again, even if the rest of my body looked great. Well I am down to my smallest weight eating the exact same eating plan and being six years older and post menopausal and my face is tighter and firmer than it has been in years. There is only one thing that could be responsible and that is microcurrent. Wink

Sat Mar 30, 2013 9:10 am

No more excuses to fall off the diet wagon then Laughing

free skin care · Sat Mar 30, 2013 9:15 am

shorney100 wrote:

No more excuses to fall off the diet wagon then Laughing

Right!

Sat Mar 30, 2013 9:21 am

Thank you all,
So far, the PICO seems very promising. Still awaiting PQ's review and then I'll go for it.
Does anybody know the measurements of the package and the weight, which the PICO is sent in?

free skin care · Sat Mar 30, 2013 1:02 pm

rudmon wrote:

Thank you all,
So far, the PICO seems very promising. Still awaiting PQ's review and then I'll go for it.
Does anybody know the measurements of the package and the weight, which the PICO is sent in?

12"x6"x2"
I think it weighs 2pounds.

Sat Mar 30, 2013 2:03 pm

Thanks again Toby

free skin care · Sat Mar 30, 2013 6:02 pm

I ordered also. Mine will be here monday. Smile

free skin care · Sun Mar 31, 2013 5:28 am

hoq long has the pico been out?My only hesitation isthat there do not seem to be a lot of reviews on it.There are a lot of reviews on Nuface....

free skin care · Sun Mar 31, 2013 5:37 am

another concern is that on its website it says you can lose fat and tone your body. Could you lose fat in your face?That would be a concern for me.They also have a section on their website where you can post reviews and there isnt even 1 review posted.

free skin care · Sun Mar 31, 2013 8:48 am

lucyluc wrote:

hoq long has the pico been out?My only hesitation isthat there do not seem to be a lot of reviews on it.There are a lot of reviews on Nuface....

The guy I Talked to said it's been out since September.

free skin care · Sun Mar 31, 2013 10:18 am

lucyluc wrote:

another concern is that on its website it says you can lose fat and tone your body. Could you lose fat in your face?That would be a concern for me.They also have a section on their website where you can post reviews and there isnt even 1 review posted.

The Neurotris web site forum is under maintenance so all the posts have been temporarily taken down until maintenance is complete.

The Pico Toner seems to have been out for a year.

Microcurrent will not cause fat loss. The company makes numerous machines and some are designed for the body that are geared toward fat loss (they are way more expensive) ....maybe you were pulling up that information.

The Pico Toner does not use heat and is not burning or destroying anything as it is microcurrent, not RF or Ultrasound. The Pico Toner uses low level electrical energy and signals to condition the face and body that will trigger the body’s normal biological processes to respond. Therefore, for the face, you hopefully will tone, tighten and increase collagen, elastin, ATP, Improve overall and circulation.

The information for the Pico Toner is below:

• Reduce Fine Lines & wrinkles
• Facial Lifting
• Stimulates Production of Collagen & Elastin
• Tightens Pores
• Improves Overall Tone

Nuface...yes it has been around for a long time and is sold on many sites as well as QVC. It is a great machine for it's time and for what it can be used for. Also it is a simple signature of microcurrent while the Pico Toner is changing current every ten min. and is advanced technology compared to Nuface.

PQ/Philip

free skin care · Sun Mar 31, 2013 10:24 am

has wrote:

lucyluc wrote:

hoq long has the pico been out?My only hesitation isthat there do not seem to be a lot of reviews on it.There are a lot of reviews on Nuface....

The guy I Talked to said it's been out since September.

Nuface has been out a long time, that is why there are a lot more reviews.

I sold mine, as I was not seeing any lifting, or skin tone/quality improvement, I mainly used it for product penetration.

PQ/Philip

free skin care · Sun Mar 31, 2013 12:12 pm

Can't wait to see your review PQ. I wonder if the changing current keeps the body guessing... just like when you target different muscles of the body while weight training? Thanks for adding all of your expertise to the conversation!!! Best, Aprile Smile

free skin care · Sun Mar 31, 2013 7:33 pm

well, maybe the solution is to start microcurrent professional treatments(beautiful Image) and to also use the Nuface and Pico toner for touchups,kind of like Toby.

free skin care · Sun Mar 31, 2013 7:41 pm

I would be interested to see someone that uses only the Pico Toner and no professional microcurrent machine....my guess is it is a stand alone device...just saying Wink

free skin care · Sun Mar 31, 2013 8:10 pm

Toby wrote:

I would be interested to see someone that uses only the Pico Toner and no professional microcurrent machine....my guess is it is a stand alone device...just saying Wink

Hi Toby I asked this question in the wrong thread. Do u still use face exercise with microcurrent or does it replace it?

free skin care · Mon Apr 01, 2013 5:03 am

has wrote:

Toby wrote:

I would be interested to see someone that uses only the Pico Toner and no professional microcurrent machine....my guess is it is a stand alone device...just saying Wink

Hi Toby I asked this question in the wrong thread. Do u still use face exercise with microcurrent or does it replace it?

Somewhere I had a great post explaining my journey from facial exercises to microcurrent but I couldn't find it. The answer is no, I no longer use facial exercises....stopped a year ago when I got serious with microcurrent treatments. Facial exercises can lift the muscles for sure, but even though I would start out looking good the first couple of months of doing facial exercises I quickly developed problems no matter which program I used. I had issues with under eye wrinkling, mouth pouches, and cords showing up in my neck, as well as looking gaunt under the cheeks as a result of facial exercises. Microcurrent lifts without all the other issues for me. My face looks fuller in the right places and balanced. Also the skin texture is improved. Aprile has had success using both microcurrent and facial exercises.
As far as the Pico Toner, one advantage the Pico Toner glove unit allows is easy access to lifting the cheek area. You can easily get under the belly of the muscle in the cheek for a lift...this is very important to achieve in the cheek area because it tends to fall with age. If you have a machine with wands it is more difficult to treat yourself and get this kind of lift.
****although my results are very good it didn't happen over night and I continue to see improvement as time goes on. Just remember the time frame as you start microcurrent...I see the response quicker with my friends in their 40's than ones in the 50's. But there is always an exception to the rule and I have a friend 62 that actually responded quicker than anyone. She has never been a sun worshipper(even in her teens) and has taken great care of her skin so that may have something to do with her quick response. She had suffered with rosacea and the microcurrent has really helped that.

Tue Apr 02, 2013 3:37 am

Hi to you all.

As I follow Toby advices ( they all work for me ) I ordered the Pico Toner, but unfortunately my came with a defect ( only worked for 15 minutes and the become blank) , I still do not have anything to report. I´m waiting for neurotrosis response to send it back.
I will report soon as I have a working one.

free skin care · Tue Apr 02, 2013 4:21 am

esofia wrote:

Hi to you all.

As I follow Toby advices ( they all work for me ) I ordered the Pico Toner, but unfortunately my came with a defect ( only worked for 15 minutes and the become blank) , I still do not have anything to report. I´m waiting for neurotrosis response to send it back.
I will report soon as I have a working one.

Hey Esofia wave

,
So glad that you are finding things that work for you and I am sure this device will rank up there as a favorite when you get one that is in working order. Have you tried changing out the battery? You probably have tried that but I just thought I would suggest it....shipping can sometimes cause a battery to not work properly. Keep us informed on your progress! Wink

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