PureLift Pro for Face Lifting, What It Does and Who It Suits
Medically reviewed by
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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PureLift Pro lifts the look of the face by working the facial muscles with nanocurrent, microcurrent and EMS on one dial, giving a firmer, more lifted jaw, cheeks and brows with regular sessions over several weeks.
This guide explains how the Pro lifts, such as:
- how muscle toning gives a lifted look
- what each level on the dial does
- which areas lift most visibly
- who the Pro suits
- how to use it for lifting
and many more!
We make PureLift Pro, so we have kept to what the device does and what the evidence supports.
Key Points:
PureLift Pro is $699, with up to 7 mA at 500 ohms and FDA clearance K230506.
Levels 1 and 2 are nanocurrent and microcurrent for gentle toning; levels 3 to 10 are EMS for a stronger, visible contraction.
The jawline, cheeks and brows lift most visibly because the muscles there sit close to the surface.
A lasting change builds over several weeks of four or five sessions a week.
The Pro does not tighten loose skin or replace lost volume.
How a device lifts the look of the face
As we age, facial muscles lose tone, and the jaw, cheeks and brows sit a little lower. Working those muscles regularly gives a firmer, more lifted look.
A randomized controlled trial by Kavanagh and colleagues, published in 2012, measured the effect of facial electrical stimulation on the facial muscles after twelve weeks of regular use.
Why faces drop with age is covered in our article on why the face sags after 40.
What each level does
| Levels | Current | What you feel | Used for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nanocurrent | Usually nothing | Sensitive areas, warm-up |
| 2 | Microcurrent | Light tingle or nothing | Gentle toning |
| 3 to 10 | EMS | Visible muscle contraction | Stronger toning and lift |
How microcurrent and EMS differ is in our EMS versus microcurrent article.
Where the lift shows most
Jawline, gliding from the chin toward the ear.
Cheeks, gliding from the corner of the mouth toward the top of the ear.
Brows and forehead, gliding upward. The full zone guide is in our zone guide.
Who the Pro suits
People in their thirties and older who notice a softer jaw or a slight drop in the cheeks and brows.
People who want a stronger EMS setting as well as gentle microcurrent.
People who want a larger handle for comfortable daily sessions.
How to use PureLift Pro for lifting
Cleanse, then apply a generous layer of water-based conductive serum.
Start on level 2 to warm up, then move to a comfortable EMS level.
Glide slowly upward and outward, holding at the end of each pass, no more than three minutes per side.
Use it four or five times a week for the first eight to twelve weeks, then two or three times a week to maintain.
What the Pro cannot do
Tighten loose or crepey skin, replace lost volume or give permanent results. See our article on whether microcurrent devices work.
Compare the range
| 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 |
What owners say is in our PureLift Pro reviews page.
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
Does PureLift Pro lift the face
With regular use it can give a firmer, more lifted look along the jaw, cheeks and brows by working the facial muscles.
How long does PureLift Pro take to lift
Most people see a lasting change after several weeks of four or five sessions a week.
What level should I use on PureLift Pro
Start on level 2, then move to a comfortable EMS level from 3 upward.
Is PureLift Pro better than microcurrent alone
It adds EMS levels for a stronger contraction alongside nanocurrent and microcurrent.
Can PureLift Pro tighten loose skin
No. It works on muscle tone, not skin laxity.
This article sits inside our full map of the category, where we set out all 33 devices we track, what each one carries and what each brand publishes: Nine Technologies on One Dial, What the Rest of the Market Actually Carries.