How to Get the Most From PureLift Pro, Settings and Routine
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4 independent reviewers
Andrew Conrad Barile, PT, DPT
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) | Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) | CEO and Founder, Xtreem Pulse LLC
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Dr. Andrew Conrad Barile is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and the CEO and Founder of Xtreem Pulse LLC, the engineering company behind PureLift. He earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Daemen College and is a licensed physical therapist.
He brings over two decades of clinical and entrepreneurial experience across physical therapy, craniosacral therapy and medical device innovation, built on a working knowledge of human anatomy and muscle physiology.
For PureLift LAB he reviews how current is delivered across all ten levels, from sub-sensory nanocurrent and skin-level microcurrent to motor-level EMS, and how the Infuse pass fits into the same ten-minute routine.
Bertica M. Rubio, M.D.
Board-Certified Physician, Dartmouth Medical School | Medical Director, Antiaging Regenerative Medicine Clinic
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Dr. Bertica M. Rubio is a board-certified physician and Medical Director of the Antiaging Regenerative Medicine Clinic in Redlands, California. She earned her Doctor of Medicine from Dartmouth Medical School and completed her pediatrics residency at UC Irvine Medical Center.
With decades of clinical experience, she specialises in age management medicine, regenerative medicine, wound healing and growth factor therapies, and her practice integrates evidence-based medical science with advanced aesthetic treatment.
For PureLift LAB she reviews articles for medical accuracy across the whole dial, from the gentle nanocurrent and microcurrent settings through to muscle-level EMS and the Infuse pass.
Daniel Grinberg, MD, FACS
Board-Certified Otolaryngologist | Head and Neck Surgeon | Fellow, American College of Surgeons | Mount Sinai
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Daniel Grinberg, MD, FACS is a board-certified otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon at ENT and Allergy Associates in West Nyack, New York. He earned his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.
He completed his otolaryngology residency at New York University Medical Center, serves as Assistant Clinical Professor at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, and is a Fellow of both the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Otolaryngology.
For PureLift LAB he brings a wider clinical lens, connecting at-home facial stimulation from microcurrent to EMS to the anatomy underneath, with the same rigour we apply to every device specification.
Prof. Dr. med. Ivo Buschmann
Chair of Angiology, Medizinische Hochschule Brandenburg | Clinic Director, University Clinic for Angiology
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Prof. Dr. med. Ivo Buschmann is Chair of Angiology at the Medizinische Hochschule Brandenburg Theodor Fontane and Clinic Director of the University Clinic for Angiology at the Brandenburg University Hospital.
He trained at the University of Hamburg, was a Max Planck Society Fellow at the Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research, and held senior consultant posts at the Charite Universitatsmedizin Berlin before his appointment as Chair in 2016.
One of Europe's leading authorities on arteriogenesis, with over 150 peer-reviewed publications and US and EU patents, he reviews for PureLift LAB how the evidence on electrical stimulation is read and where its limits lie.
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To get the most from PureLift Pro, use it on clean skin with a generous layer of conductive serum, warm up on level 2, work at a comfortable EMS level along each zone, and keep to four or five sessions a week for the first eight to twelve weeks.
This guide covers everything that affects results, such as:
- preparing your skin
- the right levels
- a ten minute routine
- a weekly schedule
- the mistakes to avoid
and many more!
We make PureLift Pro, and these are the habits we see make the biggest difference.
Key Points:
Clean, makeup-free skin and a wet conductive layer let the current reach the muscle.
Warm up on level 2 microcurrent, then use a comfortable EMS level from 3 upward.
A full routine takes about ten minutes, with no more than three minutes per side.
Four or five sessions a week for eight to twelve weeks, then two or three a week to maintain.
The most common mistakes are a dry serum layer, rushing and stopping too soon.
Prepare your skin
Cleanse to remove makeup, sunscreen and oil, then apply a generous layer of water-based conductive serum to one zone at a time. See our gel and serum guide.
Choose the right levels
Level 1 nanocurrent around the eyes, level 2 microcurrent to warm up, and EMS levels 3 to 10 for the main work.
Raise the level only while it stays comfortable. More on intensity is in our intensity article.
A ten minute routine
Neck sides, gliding upward.
Jawline and under the chin.
Cheeks and smile lines.
Forehead and brows, gliding upward.
Finish with an Infuse pass to help your serum absorb. The zones are in our zone guide.
A weekly schedule
Weeks one to twelve: four or five sessions a week. After that: two or three a week to maintain.
A randomized controlled trial by Kavanagh and colleagues, published in 2012, measured the effect of facial electrical stimulation after twelve weeks.
Mistakes to avoid
Letting the serum dry, which weakens the current and can sting.
Rushing the glides.
Stopping after a few weeks.
Using it on broken or irritated skin.
Morning or evening
Both work. See our morning versus evening article.
| Model | Price | Output | FDA 510(k) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PureLift Face | $499 | Up to 7 mA at 500 ohms | K190269 | Compact, the simplest way into the range |
| PureLift Pro | $699 | Up to 7 mA at 500 ohms | K230506 | Larger handle for longer home sessions |
| PureLift Pro Edition | $799 | Up to 7.7 mA at 500 ohms | K230506 | More output on the Pro body |
| PureLift Pro Plus | $899 | Up to 9 mA at 500 ohms | K221443 | Our strongest output |
| PureLift GLOW | $999 | Up to 9 mA at 500 ohms | K243587 | Adds red 634 nm and blue 465 nm light |
Do not use any facial current device if you have a pacemaker or other implanted electronic device, if you are pregnant or if you have epilepsy, and skip broken or irritated skin. The full list is in our safety article.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I use PureLift Pro
Four or five times a week for eight to twelve weeks, then two or three times a week.
What serum should I use with PureLift Pro
Any water-based conductive serum that stays wet during the session.
What level should I start on
Warm up on level 2, then use a comfortable EMS level from 3 upward.
How long is a PureLift Pro session
About ten minutes, with no more than three minutes per side.
Why does my PureLift Pro feel weaker
Usually the serum has dried. Reapply and keep the layer wet.
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