Re: Facial Muscle Stimulator

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Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.

HSM

At Wed, 20 Dec 2000, Susan wrote: >
>At Tue, 19 Dec 2000, William McIntosh, MD wrote:
>>
>>At Tue, 19 Dec 2000, Susan wrote:
>>>
>>>I am trying to get pregnant and started reading labels on everything,
>>>since there is alot of things you can not do while pregnant. I do have
>>>a facial muscle stimulator that says to consult a physician about use
>>>during pregnancy. I do not know how a facial muscle stimulator can
>>>effect pregnancy. Can someone tell me if this is safe to use?
>>>Thank You,
>>>Susan
>>
>>What is a facial muscle stimulator, and how does it work?
>>
>>--
>>William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG
>>
>>This is for educational purposes only, and is neither designed nor intended to replace consultation with and examination by a licensed medical professional.
>>
>>Please, no private e-mails. I will not be able to answer them.
>>
>A facial muscle stimulator helps to exercise the muscles underneath the
>skin. The one I have has 26 gold plated contact points. I apply a gel
>over the contact points, the gel acts as a conductor to send pulses to
>the muscles. It actually stimulates the muscles to give them a workout.
>It runs on a nine volt battery.
>Is this safe to use while you are pregnant?
>Thank You,
>Susan

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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