What People Like About It

Visible Results

• “I love mine, I did before and afters at 6wks and then again at 2 months and the difference is amazing.” (52 upvotes)
• “I was kind of so so on it until I saw a picture of myself from a couple of years ago. REALLY lifted my brow.” (24 upvotes)
• “Results are actually quite immediate (for me) and significant.” (13 upvotes)

Long-Term Benefits

• “I LOVE mine. Use it regularly and constantly get mistaken for being much younger… I’m 39 and set up to age naturally with no injections and I attribute it to having NuFace for the past 5ish years.” (26 upvotes)
• “It’s kind of funny—when I use it I don’t necessarily feel like it’s doing anything (other than zapping me!) but I get more compliments on my skin/appearance than when I stop using it for a while.” (46 upvotes)

Cost-Effective Alternative “It’s the cost of one Botox treatment.” (26 upvotes) “I think it’s a great device for prevention if you will be willing to use it everyday for 15 minutes.” (23 upvotes)

Common Complaints/Issues

Inconsistent Results

• “I have a nuface and 46 yo jowling and it hasn’t made a perceptible difference, sadly!” (20 upvotes)
• “I have both. I have not had any results at all. Ever. I’ve been careful to follow all the instructions and I watch the videos. Nothing.” (28 upvotes)
• “I feel like it was a complete waste of money & I regret buying it.” (30 upvotes)

Durability Problems “I’ve bought three over the years (they break every 12 months).” (59 upvotes)

Side Effects

• “I returned my Nuface because it gave me heart palpitations every time I used it.” (16 upvotes)
• “If you’re prone to headaches/dizziness, please use caution. I get migraines, and when I tried the nu face, it ended up trigging a few.” (13 upvotes)
• “I have seen many people on Reddit say Nuface causes fat loss. It may, I really don’t know.” (50 upvotes)
• “I also heard it can loosen dental implants. I stopped using mine after getting one, considering it cost me almost 6k to replace a tooth I would rather not risk it.” (11 upvotes)

Time Commitment

• “It works but you have to use it consistently, a few days a week, and it takes a long time (30-40 minutes roughly).” (24 upvotes)
• “The biggest downside is that you have to keep at it regularly.” (15 upvotes)

How It Compares to Alternatives

TriPollar RF Devices

• Different Technology for Different Goals: “NuFace is for lifting… Using the Tripollar is a bit more faff and is meant to be building collagen” (11 upvotes)
• Complementary Results: Many people use both since NuFace lifts facial muscles while TriPollar plumps and improves skin texture
• Immediate Effects: “My skin looks glowy and plump immediately after a [TriPollar] treatment but it does go back to normal after a while” (15 upvotes)
• Overall Ranking: “I’d rank them LED (1), Tripolar (2), NuFace (3)” (6 upvotes)
• Enjoyment: TriPollar is “The most enjoyable to use since it’s a warm soothing massage like feel. Gives me a beautiful lively flush, plumps the skin and makes my skin feel very smooth and soft” (8 upvotes)

FOREO Bear

• “I have a FOREO Bear device, which is similar to the nuface. I don’t think it helps with wrinkles, imo it gives you a nice glow and makes the face look more lifted / tighter.” (12 upvotes)

Massage

• “Massage, in my opinion, is better than anything else in this realm because it stimulates the muscles, but also brings blood flow, helps fluid retention and drainage, gently exfoliates the skin itself.” (38 upvotes)

Tips & Tricks

Alternative Conductive Gels

• “Don’t waste your money on their gels or creams. A cheap ultrasound gel from Walgreens or Amazon does the job just fine.” (20 upvotes)
• “I use the NOW Aloe with the device as my conductor.” (24 upvotes)

Targeted Usage

• “I find that I can only use microcurrent on my cheeks to get the lift I want. Any time I put it anywhere near my jaw my entire face drops.” (22 upvotes)
• “If you overstimulate [the masseter muscle], it bulks up very easily and when it’s tight, it pulls on all the connecting muscles effectively pulling everything DOWN.” (22 upvotes)

Prep Work

• “Many aestheticians have mentioned that one needs to release and relax the fascia before the micro current can effectively reach the muscles and ligaments underneath.” (19 upvotes)

Usage tips

• “You have to use it very consistently for the first 2 months. After that you can use it less frequently.” (19 upvotes)
• “I used a screenshot of this chart to learn which muscles to work vs relax and it was so helpful. Blue= muscles that tend to atrophy with age and we benefit from working, pink/red muscles chronically overwork in many people and age us.” (108 upvotes)
• “Just an additional tip I haven’t seen-don’t use it over areas of face you get Botox (or dysport, etc.) It makes the effects wear of quicker.” (16 upvotes)

Worth it?

Many people report visible lifting effects, particularly for the brow and cheeks, while others see no results despite consistent use. NuFace seems to work better for some facial areas than others and may be more effective for certain age groups.

The most consistent feedback across all discussions is that commitment to regular use is essential—results require ongoing maintenance and dedication, especially during the first 60 days

For those considering a purchase, people suggest:

1. Consider buying from retailers with good return policies in case you don’t see results
2. Be prepared for the time commitment required (15-40 minutes several times a week)
3. Skip the expensive proprietary gel and use alternatives like ultrasound gel or aloe vera
4. Research proper technique, particularly which muscles to target and which to avoid
5. Manage expectations—results are subtle for most people and require consistency

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