The Power of Microcurrent at Joanna Vargas: Sculpt, Lift, Glow!
By Cesar Vargas · Published July 28, 2025
If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and wished for a little more definition, a higher brow, a tighter jawline, cheekbones that speak for themselves then microcurrent is your answer.

If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and wished for a little more definition, a higher brow, a tighter jawline, cheekbones that speak for themselves then microcurrent is your answer. At the heart of Joanna Vargas’ most iconic facials, The Triple Crown and Triple Crown Royale microcurrent is the silent sculptor transforming skin without a single moment of downtime.
What Is Microcurrent?
Microcurrent is a low-level electrical current that mimics your body’s natural bioelectricity. During a treatment, it stimulates the facial muscles, increases ATP production (that’s your skin cell energy), and helps skin function more efficiently.
At Joanna Vargas, we use it to re-educate the muscles of the face, gently lifting and toning areas where definition has softened. The result? Skin that looks visibly sculpted, energized and firm.
Where You’ll Find It: The Triple Crown + Triple Crown Royale Facials
TRIPLE CROWN FACIAL
This is the glow-up facial that made Joanna famous. A combination of:
Lymphatic drainage massage to reduce puffiness and sculpt
Microcurrent muscle stimulation to lift and tone
Oxygen therapy to brighten, hydrate, and refresh the skin
Expect cheekbones that pop, jawlines that sharpen, and skin that looks calm and lifted. It’s a favorite of celebs, editors, and anyone who needs to look their absolute best in under an hour.

TRIPLE CROWN ROYALE FACIAL
The Royale takes it all up a level. This full-body experience starts with lymphatic drainage to detox and depuff, then incorporates the same signature microcurrent sculpting as the Triple Crown Facial, just more of it. Add in oxygen infusion, advanced skincare activities and a precision finish, and you get a facial that feels like luxury and performs like magic.
It’s your go-to before high-profile events, weddings, photo shoots or when your face just needs a total reset and lift.
Why It Works
Microcurrent doesn’t just work on the surface. It stimulates the muscle and cellular energy beneath the skin, so your glow isn’t just about radiance, it’s about structure.
At Joanna Vargas, it’s not a one-size-fits-all device. It’s a technique. Sculpted with precision. Tailored to your unique bone structure. This is hands-on, results-driven artistry powered by science and performed by trained experts who understand the architecture of the face.

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