Tiktoker Calls Out Medicube Booster Pro And Posts A 'WARNING' For Users!

[@JamesWelsh]

A few key notes I found out after filming this video: 1- the Dr’s original video was filmed in Korean but AI was used to dub his voice and mouth speaking English 2- The device is not FDA approved. Genuinely not sure if this is relevant for a device made in Korea but I guess if they sell it world wide…?

[@lindyloohoo]

The fda approval is important when selling in america. Many things are considered illegal and not even allowed in america (just like how any other country has regulations)

[@UrsulaPowers]

Most Korean devices are Korean "FDA" approved. I will keep using mine, it's not the pro but I like it.

[@kimberleycole878]

I don’t believe it would even be eligible for fda approval. People are *really* misinformed regarding the fdas role. The fda is concerned with food and drugs, this is neither. It’s a beauty device. The confusion stems from *some* companies marketing beauty devices with “FDA approved technology”. That doesn’t mean the device is fda approved, just that the technology it uses is.

[@JamesWelsh]

@@kimberleycole878yesssss very good point!

[@lactofermentation]

​@@kimberleycole878 The FDA also regulates medical devices. As long as manufacturers and sellers steer clear of any medical treatment claims, there's not much that can be done.

[@jontaedouglas7244]

Bell’s palsy hit me out of nowhere, I thought I had a tooth infection or bit something the wrong way how much pain my face was in. I couldn’t even drink from a cup 😢 when I went to ER and they said Bell’s palsy I was floored I didn’t know what the hell was going on. The nurse who was taking me to an MRI just so happened to have suffered from a case and he still had signs YEARS later and gave me such loving advice about doing mouth exercises and tongue twisters to help with the steroid regimen I had to go on. I RUSHED TO WALL-GREENS the minute I got my prescription and yes over 2 weeks I was able to get back to my normal self but I am still TERRIFIED that it will come back later on in my life, I’m 26 btw STRESS IS REAL YOU GUYS take care of yourselves ❤

[@Aaashnative8]

What was at Walgreens ?? Glad you’re back to normal!

[@jontaedouglas7244]

@@Aaashnative8 my prescription, it was three sets of different steroids that I had to take a certain amount of times a day. Can’t remember the exact kind, but I thank god for the doctor and nurses that caught it and prescribed me what I needed

[@Aaashnative8]

@@jontaedouglas7244 I don’t have bell palsy but I had to do tongue exercises too & taught how to chew & swallow correctly. Apparently I haven’t been doing any of that lol I had a myofunctional therapist & than a tongue tie & lip tie surgery. I am super glad everything worked out for you in the end !

[@HazelSageHP]

I'm dealing with it now - same thing, came out of nowhere from stress at 30 🙃 Mine didn't hurt as bad as some other folks initially, but it is not fun while I'm healing. And unfortunately I'm on the slower end of healing, two weeks and I'm just getting a little back, so I think we're in for a long ride... I'm relieved I wasn't having a stroke, but I still wouldn't wish this on anyone!

[@salemiie9923]

Same, I got Bell’s palsy out of nowhere when I was 24. It took 6 months for mine to start healing and nearly a year to get most of the function back. I was left with synkinesis and nerve pain in my face. I was tested for everything, given MRIs as well and was also asked about head or neck injuries, none of which I had. I am very wary of damage to the nerves around my ear now but it flares up from the cold or stress or just randomly. While I don’t doubt this device could also cause issues it seems just as likely as any of the things they routinely test for when someone gets Bell’s palsy and I personally wouldn’t write off a whole companies product with that in mind until more solid testing is done.

[@jacquelinemoss1911]

When I did a beauty therapy diploma about 2 decades ago we were warned to be careful with treatments such as RF because they could potentially cause Bell’s palsy 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@mikiwilliams4133]

2 decades ago it was thought of as a possibility, now we know it's almost always a virus of some kind causing the permanent nerve damage, if not viral then bacterial.

[@nicolorange]

Thankyou for confirming, I was sure I was warned about Bells palsy when doing waxing and piercing training. Any damage to the skin plus impaired immune system can cause a whole host of issues, especially when most people have chicken pox laying dormant.

[@brithoman3900]

Cause and trigger and two very different words. Basically what happens is viruses like HSV (herpes) once in the system lay dormant and can be triggered by “trauma”. This trauma can be anything from sunburn, stress, another infection or procedures like this. But to say it causes it is largely untrue. You still have to have the virus first.

[@nicolorange]

@@brithoman3900 yes, it causes trauma which triggers the response. I think the confusion around what you've just explained is the problem.

[@roanc3709]

⁠@@brithoman3900but like 80-95% of people have the virus. It’s kinda like saying you can’t blame the virus because you have to have nerves first.

[@kairos-049]

I can believe that the first girl’s bell’s palsy emerging only a few days after using the medicube booster pro isn’t 100% a coincidence, but I don’t suspect that the booster pro was the sole cause. That being said, there absolutely needs to be longitudinal clinical studies on the effects (including potential off-target effects) of microcurrent devices because “we don’t know” absolutely doesn’t mean “there’s no risk”

[@Marrow452]

Tens machines have a pretty long history of use on muscles all over the body and the effects on nerves have been studied too.

[@n9315]

​@@Marrow452 for how long? Do we know the effects 50, 60, 70 years after?

[@DinkyInky2]

TL;DR: TENS/Zap device isn't without issues. I have Carpal Tunnel. I used to get Acupuncture to treat it until honest practitioners insurance went up to $50,000 annually, even with hospital grade sterility and constant inspections. My insurance wouldn't pay for it, but paid for TENS. After one session of low-level "Electropressure" at the hospital, I wasn't able to feel fingers/hand/wrist/elbow, all the way up to my shoulders, and had to be wheeled to the E.R. An hour later, my entire body was going haywire, like going through EST(Zap "therapy") levels of pain, as though you were touching a livewire, and couldn't shut it off. Steroid drip, anti-inflammatory meds, and heavy duty Migraine meds, plus the insurance was told via reams of documents no more TENS treatments EVER. Mine is a super rare issue, so anything that includes zappy is a big ol' NOPE Badger dot gif. I was super angry when a facial cleansing brush that was supposed to vibrate zapped me, and my face lit up in pain. The brand I got it from accidentally sent me the wrong one, apologised, sent me the right one, refunded me what I paid for it, and offered to pay any medical bills. That is how it should be done, not say this can't happen.

[@CAngel-x9u]

My son's BP took about a week to fully develop. No Medicube.

[@alisonmercer5946]

"dont just trust some beauty device on tik tok" this is so important. It is all ads they are selling you products and they dont care what it does. This needs to me taught in school

[@rosemary5005]

🤔 Makes you wonder whether she purchased her Booster Pro device from a fake Medicube store on Amazon or what.. 🤷‍♀️ This is why it's so important to know exactly what product it is that you're getting.

[@strongerbynature5842]

i mean, people should always be doing their own research and that statement isn't wrong but in this context it is - she is making a clear claim and accusation without any proof and without even being able to say she has seen a medical professional and they have confirmed that it was the booster pro. Bell's palsy flare ups are caused by viral infections, vitamin C deficiency (which is a far higher risk in african american people, almost double that of people of other skin tones and i'm not saying this to target anyone - it's an established and known issue in the medical feild), it's also caused by Bell's palsy may be linked to diabetes, high blood pressure, pregnancy, preeclampsia, obesity, and upper respiratory illnesses. so no, this instance was almost certainly not caused by the booseter pro but by a viral issue, vitamin deficiency or other underlying health concern she already has. also given the fact that it happened 2-3 days after she last used the device again makes it less likely. there is nothing wrong with people promoting efficacious products that work as they say they do. the issue with tiktok shop - if that's where she got it from- is half the time you don't actually know where you are buying it from and you can't be an informed consumer.

[@Marrow452]

Don't trust medical opinions on tik tok either....especially from kids ranting about things they obviously don't understand.

[@noctisthedevious]

​@rosemary5005 Any device of this type/causes microvibrations will cause minor to sever trauma to the skin and nerves which can active any virus laying dormant in your body including Ball's Palsy, HIV, and Chicken Pox. Doesn't matter what brand it is you have to be aware of the danger of these beauty products. By the way, tattoos and getting your ear pierced can also have the risk of triggering dormant viruses.

[@MeowMichelleV]

And the CC’s who just want a paycheck to pay their bills, demoing and promoting just anything they get sent and “sample”.

[@hellivakeister]

I had Bell's Palsy as a kid (kindergarden). It was due to water behind the ear drum causing infection and inflammation, then pressing on the nerve. They drained the water, put tubes in, and I had a "full recovery". A very simple procedure, but it took going to emergency twice with my mother because the first Dr. was dismissive and said "oh, it's just something [ie. a habit] she picked up from the school yard." 2nd Dr. recognized what it was and immediately scheduled surgery. I use "full recovery" loosely because to this day, I have problems with my left inner ear equalizing properly (Eustachian Tube dysfunction), my eyesight and peripheral vision didn't develop properly (I'm near-sighted on one side only), and my facial expressions on that side can be a bit odd or delayed. I really hope this person receives the treatment she needs and gets some physio/rehab, cause it can be a major hit to someone's mental health.

[@bridgeit32]

props to your mom for getting that second opinion!! 👏 can’t believe a doctor would be that dismissive of such a serious matter (I mean I can believe it, but that’s terrifying)

[@TheFifthWorld22]

Reflexology has been helping me with this

[@iGimmie]

YES, It is NOT a full recovery. I hate people who say full recovery because it's NOT. Only people with bells understand. Your face is not the same but thank god its not permanent. What sad is I feel like there is so much you need to do for your best chances of a "Full recovery" and as a kid we don't know

[@kai_maceration]

does that mean you could wear a prescription monocle? that would be pretty cool

[@biazacha]

Never ceases to amaze me the stuff doctors will dismiss…. you think after going through one of the longest graduations available they would put the effort in.

[@katiebittle2940]

Paramedic here; bells palsy is indeed caused by a viral infection/ reactivation around 99% of the time! Its fairly rare but when it does happen it inflames the facial nerves and causes temporary paralysis and most patients make a full recovery within 3 to 6 months 😌 I've never seen it anywhere in my books or even heard about it being caused by electricity, but I'm sure if something weird was going on it could definitely aggravate it

[@angelacox8322]

Hi -- previous Bell's Palsy sufferer (with minor residual effects) here -- you're correct, many cases are caused by a viral infection, however, the root cause is from inflammation or compression of the tiny nerve (just outside the ear/into the face) -- I can absolutely see how people could disrupt that tiny little nerve if they're using skincare devices around that area. I myself run small devices around my "bad side" to help stimulate or "wake up" my muscles on that side every morning, but I do worry about another flare up so I avoid that specific area closer to ear. Shame young girls feel they need all of these things vs water, SPF and a good moisturizer!

[@katiebittle2940]

@@angelacox8322 IKR?? Like the more stuff you put on your face the worse it's going to look because your pores get clogged with all that crap on there 🥴 drinking enough water and some SPF plus moisturizer goes a helluva long way

[@Panda-od9uj]

Can definitely still be viral since it creates tiny holes in the skin and cells for a time before closing back up. So from bad product on her face or not properly washing her face or device could be a result of the bells palsy.

[@dgen7840]

The problem is with heat altering nerve conduction speed

[@trala8911]

@Panda-od9uj I don’t understand your comment. Bells Palsy is caused by viruses like herpes that lay dormant in your body. They’re not saying the virus got in from damage caused by the device, the point is that trauma, whether physical such as from an illness, injury, or sunburn, causes the herpes virus that has laid dormant in your body to be reactivated, and this can cause swelling to the nerve and result in BP.

[@lilianag.9338]

Hi James, I’m genuinely surprised at how young these two girls are! How can they think they need such a device to stay "young" at such an early age? I’m 43 and own most of the Medicube devices. I started using them about three years ago, specifically the AGE-R Derma EMS Shot. I began using it because I suffered from Bell’s palsy in my early twenties and never fully recovered. For me, this device has been a helpful aid in stimulating my left facial muscles and keeping them in shape. Girls, please wait until at least your late twenties or more to start using these kinds of devices-you really don’t need them yet!

[@Esoteraeon]

Do you think using the device could potentially trigger the Bells palsy? I want to try that device later on in life but i am scared

[@mkryu]

Yes, people are too young to use many of the skincare and devices being pushed on them through social media. I’ve seen 15, 16, 17 year olds commenting wondering if it’s ok to start using RF devices. If I see comments like that, I will tell them it’s a waste of time and money since their bodies produce abundant levels of growth factors, collagen, elastin, etc., tell them to wait until they’re in they’re early 30s, and to enjoy rolling out of bed looking fantastic effortlessly.

[@mkryu]

@@EsoteraeonI used the Userra for almost 2 years and I really can’t say I saw much of a difference. I just got the new Ultra Tune device from Medicube and also started using an LED mask (Current Body series 2) and I’ve noticed a less bottom-heavy face in the 5 weeks I’ve been using them. I can’t say which is responsible for what since I started both at the same time. (I’m in my early 50s, btw, and early signs of jowls and nasolabial folds are my concern.)

[@frankly9432]

I think early 20s is fine. I lost an unusual amount of volume at 20, and got temple filler for the purpose of not feeling like I look like a Picasso painting. But in regards to something like Medicube, I think it is fine in terms of prevention rather than treatment. But you're right, early 20s and below shouldn't have to stress so much about their skin and buy into all the trends

[@kimnoir]

In general, people start losing collagen in their 20s.

[@heatherLcharron]

Seeing how bells palsy(sorry if spelling is wrong) affected my mom when she was 20 makes me think that yes, these devices need more regulation. My mom was told hers was was caused by stress and inflammation, and since she didn't get treatment early enough, her nerve damage was permanent , and half of her face droops and she gets twitching. The part that bothers her most is that only one half of her mouth can go up when she smiles. It has gotten a little bit better gradually over the years but still is no where near back to how it was before. She was model-level beautiful before (and still is) but it was a huge hit to her confidence. This condition isn't always reversible, so I do think people need to exercise extreme caution with devices and above all brands should be responsible for what they're putting out anD make very sure it is absolutely safe, and if it's not, make consumers aware of possible side effects.

[@ximar0ckstrx]

Sending hugs for your mom. 💛

[@hellivakeister]

I'm so sorry your mom had that experience. It's incredibly traumatic to have something become permanent when it's supposed to be reversible. I got it as a kid, and even with a "full recovery", there's after effects that we didn't even know would happen until many years later. There's so many things we just don't know how they affect the body long-term, and devices (and drugs) get let onto the market without proper vetting and studies, then don't get taken off the market when adverse reactions are reported. It's so frustrating.

[@jontaedouglas7244]

I was hit with it unexpectedly and was absolutely mortified, I had to take steroids over a number of weeks 😢 made a full recovery thankfully. Sending love to your mom 💜💜

[@heatherLcharron]

@jontaedouglas7244 I can only imagine! I'm so sorry!! A close friend of mine when I was growing up (6th grade) also got it. But hers only lasted two weeks and went away with treatment. Still long enough to be traumatizing. She was terrified it would stay that way. To this day my mom talks about how difficult it was to go through. And as I said hers never fully went back to normal..so she still deals woth it every single day. I wonder if it could be linked to something autoimmune as well because she struggles with a ton of autoimmune issues. I think all of it is linked to stress. (For her)

[@heatherLcharron]

@ximar0ckstrx thank you so much ❤️ was definitely traumatic for her, and she still suffers from not feeling like she can fully smile or feel confident. I try to reassure her but I can only imagine how it must feel. I would be so so soooo upset if a beauty device caused that for me.

[@veerle3413]

As a 25 year old, I bought the device not too long ago. I mainly use it for the booster mode. I was hoping that it would help for my eczema cream to be more effective during a flare up. And it's been working really well for that. I have also tried the other modes like 2 times, just to see if they'd help a bit more for my fine lines, and they did. All on the lowest setting, and with no negative side effects for me. I've been loving it so much, and how it has helped my eczema to be so much more manageable on my face. Its actually very saddening that these two individuals have had these experiences, that could've possibly been triggered by the device. I really hope they make full recovery soon, and that the device will turn out to not truly have been the trigger for it, so that others won't experience that from the device. But I mostly hope that again, these people will be able to quickly make a full recovery.

[@munayk]

Same!!!

[@blurplebird13]

I’m love mine too!

[@onehappycow]

you’re a very kind man- it’s not just the information you share, but your manner, too, that keeps me returning to your channel muchos merci.… 🙃🐄

[@burnttoasts]

My dad had Bell's palsy - the doctor said his was due to poor immune health caused by extreme stress. His face still twitches to this day, 30 years later. Super scary condition and hope she heals regardless of how it started for her

[@THEMamaVicky]

I have seen an explosion of work regarding a.i. and anti-aging tech and none of it has been proven to work without horrendous side effects. I'm old, I don't care how old I look, but these manuscripts crossing my desk are absolutely insane.

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

My husband had Bella palsy during covid and it was awful. He would bite him mouth all the time, drool, and could close his eye all the way. This causes him to have several side effects. They think his was caused by stress bc at the time I had cancer.

[@LuxeNailsbyJen]

I should note that some people never recover from it. He did thankfully

[@sabrina1646]

hope you and your husband are in a better position!!

[@Pesciolotto]

I hope you're both doing fine now :(

[@reneenevermore2771]

I hope you are both doing better❤

[@RetardationAwareness]

Tons of people coincidentally got it during the "pandemic"

[@habiba-__-27]

i hope she recovers bless her she is so distraught 🥺

[@HoboTortoise]

I always come to James’s channel when I see controversy on skincare because I trust his opinion, information gathering, and knowledge in his experience. Thank you for covering this! ❤

[@monabollii]

Angelina Jolie for an interview for Vanity Fair, she said she had Bells Palsy due to stress. Thats how I heard about it.

[@drviktorianord]

device as such did not cause palsy out of the blue in totally healthy person. patient already has virus in her cranial nerve nr 7 from before and it got “woken up and aggravated” by the device.

[@Clark326]

This! but everyone wants to blame the device.

[@CarolineFarrow]

but how would someone know that using the device might wake up a potential virus. Dont use the device if you have ever had a viral infection? can you test for this before using it?

[@misslayer999]

Exactly. Correlation doesn't equal causation

[@lululee1653]

Makes sense

[@misslayer999]

@@roanc3709 people that have that virus acquired it from elsewhere. Inflammation can be caused by all kinds of different things, including stress. In the case of a pre-existing virus or condition, it is the patients responsibility to figure out what kind of things trigger it and avoid them. The onus is on them. It is not the job of the skin care device to do individual medical evaluations for every person that might use it, because it's not a medical device. That's essentially the same thing as trying to hold a peanut company responsible if somebody with a nut allergy ate some.

[@miaka123ify]

Some of you might be missing the bigger picture. There simply isn’t enough data or long-term research on this product yet. Just because it delivers good initial results doesn’t guarantee it’s free of potential issues down the road. Let me give you an example: gua sha is widely used, and many assume it can’t cause harm. However, I personally developed red vessels and tiny red spots on my face from applying too much pressure. Although it wasn’t dangerous, it did teach me that my very sensitive skin shouldn’t come into contact with anything not approved by a dermatologist. I still use gua sha, but now I make sure to apply plenty of oil or use a sheet mask to reduce friction. This experience highlighted how crucial it is to do thorough research-whether you’re buying a new device or trying a new skincare product. In my opinion, it’s often safer to visit reputable clinics for professional treatments rather than experimenting at home, especially if you have sensitive skin.

[@maeugnasi1546]

But everything is dangerous if not used correctly. Your gua sha example is just an example of it though I agree that it's better to follow methods that has been researched for a very long time.

[@patriciaalbuquerque5860]

Wow thanks for sharing your experience with gua sha!

[@DeadKraken]

Just look at filler. People were told that filler would "naturally dissolve" in few months, when more than a decade later it not only came out that filler doesn't actually dissolve at all and instead it roams around the face, but also that it can clog the lymphatic system and bloat people's faces. I don't trust any of those new or untested systems, especially when it comes to aesthetics and beauty, because there is just a high request fro anti-age tech that it's obvious that most of it would be snake oil.

[@mamahelpus7607]

You look so good in this video. The hair, the beard, the earrings. LIVING FOR IT

[@sebumpostmortem]

It already happened something similar with FOREO BEAR in 2020. After a while using it, some people experienced not only more toned muscles but also 24/7 twitching (aka blepharosmpasms) for up to 8 months in the lower half of the _orbicularis oculi_ muscle 👁️🍩 and all its little neighbours such as _levator labii superioris_ and _zygomaticus minor_ . We' ll never know if they were overusing/misusing the device or if was just too much for their muscles (we all don' t have the same amount of facial fat, skin thickness, tolerance and many many other factors). Tbh, both twitching and paralysis are expectable when your muscles are receiving electric shocks regularly without medical supervision. Microcurrents is a cute innocent fancy euphemism for ⚡⚡⚡. Be careful, huns, better safe than sorry. 🧛🏻‍♀️🖤

[@Bia-lm8it]

Oh wow, I was thinking to get the foreo bear but now I’m a bit worried

[@stephaniemaxwell9736]

Nd the sad thing is these girls all look so young!

[@roccafille]

I have bells palsy and feel so bad for the girls. Have been dealing with it for almost four years, tank goodness it is finally recovering a bit better after almost four years. Wish the best of luck to the girls and a good recovery ❤.

[@KittyBlueJeans]

My husband got Bell’s palsy more than 10 years ago and it’s a condition they didn’t know what caused it, but thank you for the info you researched and shared with us

[@dgen7840]

Doctor and Multiple sclerosis patient here . After using it I have noticed paresthesias and muscle soreness on the side of my face that was paralyzed when my ms emerged. This made 100% sense to me and I don’t know why I didn’t think about it before purchasing. Heat slows down nerve conduction leading to symptoms , so even if it might not be the direct cause of the palsy (most of Bell’s is idiopathic anyways) I am willing to bet it can be a precipitating factor . Also if you have ms that affected any of your face nerves stay away ✌️

[@FrivolousGirl]

Something that nobody or the company seems to discuss is that devices can have manufacturing faults. Meaning, it’s possible to get a faulty device that has a higher electrical output than intended. And you’ll never know until damage has been done to you. Now for my experience. I haven’t tried the medicube but a few years ago I got another similar Korean device (the brand has since then stopped existing) that caused involuntary eye twitching. It took three months for it to go away. I still get it from time to time triggered by stress and harsh light, luckily it tends to go away faster whenever it gets retriggered. I know it was the device because it got worse or came back whenever I used the device again. Never had issues with muscle twitching before. So I’m not surprised hearing about similar stories. I do think we should all take this seriously. There are consequences. And not every device sold will be perfect.

[@Amanda-mt2hx]

I actually got Bell's palsy from right tmj joint replacement surgery. I was devastated because as the months went by, my healing progress, specifically for the bells palsy, wasn't looking good, and I was recommended another surgery to fix my eye in order for it to close- my jaw surgeon and I ultimately decided that we should give it a bit more time. Thankfully, we did - I had bought the medicube a few weeks prior to the eyelid surgery rec. little by little I saw some improvements until my boyfriend yelled out in shock one week that he saw my cheek and eyebrow move when I spoke. I ran to a mirror to see if he was right, and the more I used the device, the more improvement I had. Have I used it since- off and on because I am fully recovered - but it helped me so much. I did it on some of the highest levels, not the lowest ones like the creator. Stress and viral causes Bell palsy- nerve damage causes Bell palsy- the device tells you not to touch your neck or areas around your eyes on certain modes. Similar devices have been used for decades in order to *treat* bells palsy.

[@misslayer999]

Thanks for sharing your story. It's obvious this didn't cause her condition. While it sucks for her, people have a tendency to look for the simplist thing to blame, when in reality it's usually much more nuanced than that.

[@camih1715]

@@misslayer999 how is it obvious that the Medi cube didn’t cause her condition?

[@misslayer999]

@@camih1715 bc Bell's palsy is usually caused by an inflammation due to a pre-existing condition like a virus or an autoimmune disorder or nerve damage(like op) not tiny increments of electrical stimulation.

[@petthequeenofmaddness8592]

@@camih1715 it's kind of like an allergy, you can't say strawberry's are poisonous just because someone had an allergy to them

[@thebabythesavage]

That improvement is wild!! How cool 🥰

[@1covertninja]

Thank you for bringing awareness to this, James. Always fascinating content.

[@mollyapteros]

Since they found out about it from TikTok, I honestly suspect that they could have bought fakes that don’t perform like the actual device.

[@lindyloohoo]

Omg that’s so true!

[@roanc3709]

There’s not really any reason to assume that. The original posters have said they got the medicube product. There’s no reason to assume they didn’t and actually got a fake except that’s that’s what medicubes PR team said. Perhaps they did, but just don’t swallow the pr without critical thought.

[@asuka-ryo]

brands like medicube can also sell on tiktok from their official accounts

[@providence9481]

There are sooo many business scams on IG and tik tok. Some items are sold by made up companies. Or companies selling fake merch or devices that aren’t actually made by the reputable companies they are pretending to be. And sometimes people purchase items and never receive them.

[@dj.j5099]

​@@roanc3709 one of my co worker wanted to get the medicube from temu or shien, she said she found a deal for $45. So we don't know for sure.

[@Kayla252]

I have used it up to the point where I’m comfortable with a level 3 and though the twitching and tingling is definitely there in areas on the forehead and eyes, there was never any pain. I’m glad these cases are not a majority, please stay safe, and remember to be gentle with your face you only have one, unless you have money to replace it 😅

[@allysonst.laurent7804]

Hey James! I’ve had a few bouts of Bell’s palsy - and I actually used facial tens units to help treat it, so this is wild!

[@birichinaxox9937]

Poor lady, she said herself that she want blaming the device but was sharing her experience that after 2 days of use this happened. Rare cases of things in beauty are always possible. For the brand to state there is a 0% chance and just blame in on hurpies when most of the world has the virus. . . . Not a good look either. I could be poor timing but it definitely shouldn't be dismissed

[@jesspavlichenko5745]

That would mean most people who have herpes and use this device didn't get Bell's Palsy so..

[@twilight79010]

Her claim that she "wasn't blaming the device" is ridiculous, because the rest of the video was spent accusing the device of causing her medical issue. It was a very targeted video.

[@Sara-uc5tq]

I got bilateral Bell’s palsy many years ago from Lyme disease, which took months to diagnose based on my weird myriad of symptoms. One side recovered quickly, but the other took several months. I went to PT and they used strong electrical stimulation to help bring it back.

[@morgianasartre6709]

People have reported similar things since the beginning though, like Alexandra Anele talked in one of her older videos how microcurrent caused her heavy jaw cramping.

[@conniescrustycharredcooter2476]

Yep, my NuFace Mini causes muscle twitches

[@loveKG26]

Ya that sounds like something I wouldn’t do.

[@themindhelp9584]

​@@conniescrustycharredcooter2476I stopped using that shit was causing me dizzines and weird stuff

[@BlueSpiritFire1]

James, your hair looks gorgeous! I dunno if it's just the style or something but 10/10 the little side sweep is very cute.

[@lokisilvertongue6944]

Correlation is not causation.

[@funwithfriends634]

I actually purchased this medicube pro device back in November and I use it for 10 minutes twice a day and I have no issues whatsoever. I LOVE how my skin looks since using it and will continue to use it and recommend it to all my friends.

[@FinnySpam]

just because it cannot directly (according to their science) cause nerve inflammation, doesn't mean that it couldn't irritate an already-irritated nerve even more, like if the patient had an undiagnosed underlying condition (like the viruses mentioned!). also, at home beauty users are not trained at the same level as the people generally administering these in clinics (whether thats a sports health clinic or a surgeon or a derm or whatever), and therefore could make a serious mistake. im surprised they're not investigating if even perhaps the devices they used were faulty, as that would feel to me like the most easy thing to investigate.

[@YupertDoober]

Lots of people do end up with Bells Palsy due to stress or illness so it’s possible that they were going to get it no matter what they just correlate it with the device.

[@misslayer999]

Exactly. correlation does not mean causation, and there's a good possibility that the correlation isn't even necessarily there because it can very easily happen by chance. Most people have a tendency to blame what appears to be the simplest, and most obvious explanation but that's just not how life works most of the time

[@Wonderer888]

Or that electric stimulating devices cause stress to the nerves.

[@loveKG26]

Most likely I’d say it could contribute. You don’t wanna irritate nerves at all in general.

[@jesspavlichenko5745]

​@@Wonderer888rubbing your face too much can stress your nerves too

[@misslayer999]

There's even some research showing that small amounts of electrical stimulation can improve Bell's palsy for some people. The other half of the research shows it doesnt do anything. Anecdotally, there's a few people in this comment section saying they actually use this device and it's helped improve their BP

[@silverkitty2503]

The sound of this video is SPECTACULAR.

[@PoozPatrol95]

I've struggled with acne my whole life. I finally got it under control when I switched to Korean skincare, but I love using facial devices alongside it for extra support. I've tried other medicube devices, but still had acne flare ups here and there. This is the first time in my life where I haven't broken out at all for MONTHS. The only change in skincare was this device. I believe it has transformed my skin and I only use it a few times a week not everyday. No changes in diet either

[@snapplegu6100]

I just got it last Friday, my skin issues are sometimes more to do with me picking my face so I had a flare up over the weekend and I can already see that it is calming my face a lot more and clearing my skin faster. This is the reason I bought it so I'me very excited. I was more nervous when people said it can break down after a few uses or after a month so hopefully not but I had mildly considered at the back of my mind other potential problems that could arise, like cell damage but as for this topic, I find it questionable and one person out of thousands and maybe even millions who bought it doesn't mean the machine is bad, particularly since she probably already had it but it was unactivated or whatever.Or she's scamming lol

[@claraevans4736]

They should list it as a side effect, and come on Medicube , remember it is NEVER impossible. I hate when companies do that.

[@phunk8607]

wow you jumped to conclusion already ffs

[@slchld.]

She didn’t get Bell’s palsy from the machine. She already had the virus and the machine activated.

[@claraevans4736]

@ I don't know where you found a conclusion in my comment? but whatever

[@canesugar911]

​@@slchld. Exactly. They should put out a warning that it can activate the virus.

[@canesugar911]

​@@slchld. Exactly. They should put out a warning that it can activate the virus.

[@yiotamintzas801]

Hi James ❤ absolutely love your videos. Your support and knowledge is greatly appreciated and thank goodness for your work and support . Thank you so very much for sharing this information with us all today . Can never get enough of your videos xx❤ your honesty is truly humbling.

[@sandrawitkowski7116]

I use the booster pro and have had no issues with it. I did get Bells Palsy years ago before at home devices existed and it was caused by an inner ear infection.

[@Beeleeteecee]

Regardless of whether the device actually caused the condition, what the individual said about just buying whatever random stuff on TikTok without doing proper research is the point that needs to be highlighted. These short form videos are often so inaccurate, misleading, and fake. Plus, is the brand reputable? Is the product a cheap copy of something else and not actually what you think you’re buying? Be careful. I know it’s not really relevant but both the people in these cases are so young and seem to have clear, even skin. They didn’t even need the product in the first place. What a terrible experience to go through for no reason. Wishing them a full and speedy recovery ❤

[@serafia_]

I have personally wanted the device for so long but have been steering clear due to having chronic migraines and just not wanting to risk anything. I find it weird how so many people are claiming that there have been ”almost no” studies on the medicube devices. I do think that in these situations it's good to remember: correlation ≠ causation.

[@SuperPatinator]

but no studies could also easily be interpreted in a way that it could be unsafe

[@serafia_]

@@SuperPatinatorpretty sure Medicube has said that it has been tested by individual agencies in Korea.

[@asmrmedley831]

As someone who had Bell’s palsy for the first time when I was 8, I’m begging people not to use this device if we’re unsure about it. I have permanent damage (from getting Bell’s palsy as a child) and my nerves are permanently rewired between my mouth and eyes. Blinking twice causes my mouth to move… I had to sleep with an eye patch for a year because I couldn’t shut my eye on my own… etc. Then I had it again on the other side of my face. I wouldn’t wish this on anyone. In case anyone does get it, there is research supporting immediate use of steroids to help counteract the effects getting worse. The second time I got it (age 26) I was prescribed a HIGH dosage of steroids and while it did cause other bad side effects(that were temporary), the Bell’s palsy damage was not as great this time around. Please ask your doctor about that type of treatment if you are within the 48 hour window of when it first starts. It will not be effective if taken outside of the initial window.

[@AliceintheRabbitHole]

I missed this whole thing (and now can never download TikTok lollll), so I appreciate that you made this video!

[@Jeölnn]

As a skincare nerd I was waiting for this so much just to show my sister. I was so skeptical towards age r since there were very little knowledge of the product but all my sister would say was “But hailey bieber used it and its korean. Also you use the medicube collagen mask” like bruh idek who hailey is and a mask is not the same with this. She has immunity problems as well as weak muscles, eczema, dermatitis, etc… I hope this will push her to do research rather than asking someone who knows then ignoring them💀

[@TDruzhok]

Like James said in one of his previous videos, I hope she goes all the way in her research and doesn’t stay in the twilight zone of conspiracy theorists and crunchy moms 🙏🏻

[@califric]

I got enough neurological issues without shooting electricity into my face on purpose thx

[@lizzie333eee]

No literally 😭

[@jacquelinenogueira6376]

I been using it since august last year, everyday, no problems at all, to the contrary, my skin looks so much better in every sense. So many people have that, and they dont use any beauty device!!

[@hefoxed]

So many people smoke, but only some get lung cancer, and some people get lung cancer from other causes. You not experiencing a side effect doesn't negate other people potentially experiencing a side effect, and many conditions have multiple causes.

[@galatea5455]

@@hefoxed Exactly. Also, it's unlikely their research could encompass all the variations from person to person. There are so many factors that could make a device like this completely fine for one person, and not okay for another. One example would be the amount of adipose (fat) cells in a person's face. The more fat cells someone has, the more insulated their nerves are going to be, and they might not have any side effects. Someone who doesn't have a lot of fat cells might experience side effects since their nerve is more exposed and getting a higher amount of electric current than the manufacturer anticipated. I find it highly unusual their scientist would say it's impossible for the Medicube could cause something like Bells Palsy; it honestly makes me question whether or not he really is a researcher, as most researchers don't use such language as 'always', 'never', 'impossible', etc. There's always a possibility, it's just that with what we know about the subject currently, it's unlikely. Unlikely ≠ impossible.

[@hamcakes]

Your little hair curl is so cute ! love you James❤ thanks for always being lovely and having great content

[@yayakelley7771]

I’m a cosmetologist (40 yrs retired) and electrical facial devices have been used for probably over 100 yrs. I’ve used them myself on clients as well as on myself. I’ve never heard of nerve damage or Bells Palsy being connected to using them. And they are MUCH more aggressive in electrical output.

[@ritacute4811]

Can you please tell me if there was in your practice that client told you about some not to much but more like tingling on the forehead? I had a problem many years ago with triangle nerve and have some sensitive feelings while using device. Thank you so much for your attention ❤

[@yayakelley7771]

@ sometimes the primary facial nerve the trigeminal can become overstimulated. It can lead to temporary paresthesia which can feel like a sort of painful needle sensation. But that’s usually temporary. When your manipulating muscles with electricity it can affects the nerves of the face. It’s like when you see those lip injections gone wrong and the client ends up looking like they did 8 rounds in the ring with Mike Tyson! That’s why I kinda have my questions with those devices you use at home. I hope your parenthesis was temporary love. I hope that helps.❤️

[@Carolina57685]

Not saying it for sure was not the device.... but it could've been caused by COVID.... even if everyone keeps pretending it's gone. COVID is veyr much still here and it can lead to disability. She might've gotten COVID recently and that triggered those symptoms. Maybe using the device after that was what did it, I don't know.

[@Accydos]

Using mine without any issues. Make sure to clean your face + device, stop using it if you’re feeling pain or it’s causing unusual outcomes. Talk to a dermatologist or doctor if youre prone to allergies, have medical problems related to nerves, or know you have some reoccurring virus going on. Sometimes these devices aren’t good for a select amount of people. It’s not smart to fearmonger, while also saying to research before buying a product. Always know the risks before buying a product. I bought the device after researching it properly, as everyone else should do so with ANY device!

[@marissadelacruz9229]

Bells palsy seams to be trending in California lately. My friend just develope bells palsy last month from a tremendous amount of stress. He is currently undergoing electrostimulation acupuncture for his bells palsy. And it's working 🤷‍♀️

[@xXSweetAsHoneyXx]

I got Bell’s palsy suddenly about a year ago and as someone who’s due to get Botox due to permanent damage, all I can say is, even if this device did not “cause ” her BP, these microcurrent device companies are somewhat liable if they’re not clearly indicating on products that they can aggravate &/or indirectly contribute to neurological damage or injury. Unfortunately, BP & other conditions can have lifelong effects & literally disable someone. I had just bought some of those radiofrequency skin wands before I suffered my attack and while I can’t say it caused my Bell’s palsy, - it was most likely chronic stress & in combination with a dormant recurring virus, I 100% knew using the wand while recovering was an absolute no go. I still have some weakness on the affected side as mentioned, so even now I’m scared of these devices. Was considering buying this but after seeing her story it’s a no for me. Sticking to skincare, massages and microneedling unless in a clinical setting. Even at home peels are less risky imo. Your skin can bounce back. There’s no telling how much of a recovery you’ll make from something as severe as Bell’s palsy sadly.

[@lisapoulsen5452]

Seeing Hailey Bieber reminded me that Justin had to cancel tour dates because he developed Bell’s Palsy…can’t remember how many years ago it was, but that’s when I first heard of it

[@busyflyer7599]

Hmm she might have put it onto his face 😂

[@biazacha]

Wasn’t his related to his Lyme disease?

[@malibooo]

I was looking for this comment!

[@hana-yf6vs]

As someone who speaks Korean as good as English, I think it would be best if someone would breakdown the studies and information available in Korean to the western audience. I’ve done some research in Korean and I haven’t seen any alarming study. These devices have been around for decades and there are hundreds available specifically in Korea. Made by korean brands and commercial use devices in skin clinics, meaning there are so much research and regulation in Korea. I do worry due to popularity in the west that there may be third parties selling fake devices and influencers who exaggerate or don’t communicate instructions on TikTok (?) but my heart goes out to her I would be so stressed

[@ApplePieQueen]

Your hair looks great today James!! 😄

[@OrchidLilies]

I have an aunt with Bell's Palsy, though she never recovered from it. She was adopted when my mom was in her 20s, so my aunt is closer to my age than my moms. I mention this because it explains why I'm so close to her(when I was in elementary, my aunt was entering high school). It was a rainy day, we were having fun making a mess, but she slipped on the ramp at her house and landed hard. When her head whiplashed, the back smacked into the ramp, knocking her out. She was taken to the hospital while my mom picked me up. I learned later that the whiplash and subsequent smack caused a concussion which lead to a stroke. After the stroke, half her face on one side was permanently paralyzed. She was a junior in high school at the time.

[@Bridenal]

That’s not Bell’s palsy then. That’s the after effects of a stroke. I had a stroke at 9 and have very similar after effects

[@LaTeishaElliott]

What?

[@when-deh]

You got a whole gorgeous style going on today! Your hairstyle, earrings, sweater, and even your headphones. I appreciate how well thought out it is. 👏👏👏 - I know this isn't a comment on this video's content (which, man... that really sucks to all the sudden have paralyzation), it was just the first thing I noticed. ❣️

[@MeowMichelleV]

Thank you for sharing this because I have been considering buying the Booster Pro H, the cheaper model. I think it’s around $80-85 on Amazon as of last week. Thank you for keeping us in informed James ❤

[@monshter8]

I purchased this decide on Black Friday and after 4 uses (level 1, booster 1 only) I felt facial paralysis in my cheeks and forehead. It felt like someone was pressing down on my forehead with pressure but the surface felt numb? Visually, I still looked fine & could move my face but the fact I couldn’t FEEL my face was troubling. Looked up everything on the internet & Reddit & it seems no one experienced the same thing. Then when THIS tiktok story I was shocked. There is no doubt there’s not enough known abt this device & individuals CAN have different experiences on it. You can never know 😭

[@JasminMiettunen]

Notice how the Medicube statements only addressed the underlying cause being a virus, and not that the device could possibly be reactivating the virus like stress or compression injuries can. Very careful wording about the device not being the cause.

[@duckdodgers2647]

I use it & love it. I stick with level 3 on all modes. Sometimes I do level 5 on Derma shot mode but only along the jawline.

[@mercedesbaker4010]

I love my medicube! I will continue to use it but definitely with precautions.

[@reneebaus613]

My doctor diagnosed me with Bells palsy years ago, probably caused by shingles (it might have a different name, but that's what the Dr called it). It started out feeling like an ear infection and kept getting worse for nearly 2 weeks until I got acupuncture, then it immediately began getting better. I'm not a vain person and it was devastating. I couldn't even chew without biting my cheek. I feel very lucky that I recovered 99 percent. Sometimes people don't recover at all.

[@genwittt]

Should have know your own medical condition before using the device etc. She claimed that she's not blaming the device but in a way she is blaming the device like hell. That's pathetic.

[@roanc3709]

What medical condition? You realise everyone has latent herpes virus, so even if the device reactivated that then its ability to do that makes it potentially unsafe for everyone.

[@elli5434]

off topic but you’re literally glowing and your face looks so snatched! even more than usual lol

[@twilight79010]

Social media has made it so easy to film any message you want, and then broadcast it to millions of people. It can be very risky when you're posting a video in a state of heightened emotion, and saying things that can be viewed as slanderous. People need to be very cautious about the accusations they make against companies online, because you can face litigation later. Companies care about two things above all else: sales and reputation. So many lawsuits have been filed over this type of dispute.

[@Jilyjiljil]

Bell’s Palsy is caused by the swelling of the nerve that’s in charge of facial muscles. I’ve never heard of a device causing it. My son actually had it twice, which is very rare, but it was most likely caused by a dormant virus

[@roanc3709]

Electrical stimulation of the nerve could lead to irritation and inflammation which is then what causes Bell’s palsy. It’s usually a viral cause, but that’s mostly because not many other things have an opportunity to inflame the nerve. Regularly zapping your face with electrical stimulation is a fairly new practice.

[@nette101]

When i got the flu shoot vaccine is when I developed bells palsy. It took a year to recover, but still my one side of my face is the eye is not wide open, and the corner of said side still slants . There are multiple reasons why one can get Bell's palsy . Chicken pox, stress, shingles, herpes simplex virus, and a few more.

[@Mokke-Are-Innocent]

I think the big takeaway from the first girl is definitely not to trust every 'viral' device or product and to do a thorough job researching and prepping beforehand if you decide to try. It is could be possible that the first girl had some sort of infection or disorder she didn't know about and using it triggered the bells palsy? Besides that I hope she makes a full recovery!

[@sponggiexoxo]

Thank you so much James. This product is literally in my Amazon cart right now and I took it out. I plan on doing more research about it, this is absolutely terrifying....

[@maquifrikis]

Literally, I bought the Booster Pro at the same time you were uploading the video to KZbin, now I'm a little bit scared 😅

[@Seungmolover1423]

My question is how do you know if she actually used the device or potentially used a fake version? And how come she got the kinds of effects that she got two days later after using the booster pro? I personally feel like it could’ve been caused by some kind of infection internally, but it’s kinda fishy to me tbh and I’m just speculating 🤔🤔

[@ElenKarin]

I get that they want to assure their customers, and that it truly is incredibly unlikely for something like this to happen, but I still get the ick when they (or other companies for that matter) use the term impossible in these types of incidents🙈

[@d.on.in.a]

100%

[@arachnid33]

Yes. I also don't like that he specifically mentioned Herpes as the virus that likely causes it, why not mention Covid and Epstein-Barr. Herpes obviously carries such a stigma, customers will be less likely to speak out because they don't want to be theorized to have an std.

[@galatea5455]

100% Though I know it's unlikely the Bells Palsy was caused by the device, saying it's 'impossible' makes me trust the company less because that tells me they won't even consider looking into whether or not there is any possibility the device could have contributed to the condition. I don't trust a company that wouldn't even look into the remote possibility their device could cause some harm.

[@johnsoncylee]

Nah... If they say it's impossible to be the primary reason then I get it. It's argument that it's the straw that broke the camels back is possible

[@sarahrenee1007]

“Impossible” coming from a scientist is wild to me!

[@kaiollivia]

I saw her tiktok on my fyp and was so concerned because I have been using mine since november. It’s nice to more informed on what the possibilities that could cause this are.

[@felisiyahw6530]

i got mine 2 days ago 🤡🤡 will you continue using it?

[@lolabloo]

It's crazy to me that people are relearning the lesson that we learned in the 90s about not believing everything you see online and on TV. The younger generations are like, "No! this is different. It's on TikTok!"

[@blaah9999]

Didn’t the device also have vibration? If it did, that could be considered contributing to compression injuries. Also everyones anatomy is different so for them to say it is “Impossible” is a bit of a stretch. Their dr also seems like he’s an actor reading a script not an actual physician…

[@TheBeautySpectator]

This!

[@taegan1831]

It’s because the video of the doctor was originally in Korean and was dubbed to English using a.i.

[@AndreiGu]

Just because he's reading off a pre-prepared script for an official response, doesn't mean he's not an actual physician.

[@panjabipandit]

As a doctor I was waiting to see if viral infection was going to be pointed out. Correlation doesn't equal causation. She got a virus and it happened to be the same time as her starting the product- doesn't mean the latter caused it. She can be as mad as she wants about it; just simply isn't true. Now the second woman's claim? Yes, more plausible.

[@roanc3709]

As a doctor you should know that primary viral infection is far from the only potential cause of Bell’s palsy……. The point is not that we know for a fact it was the devices fault, the point is that it very feasibly could be the devices fault.

[@necroticdemonart]

Bro..any type of electronic tool that has radio frequencies can upset triggers that could cause Bell’s palsy. Its the reason why will never use any electronic face products because I have health issues that it could trigger like my sinus if the area is irritated.

[@JClover2]

The Age-R does not offer radiofrequency technology though. It only has EMS and Microcurrent.

[@patriciatremblay3991]

Merci!

[@carolhern]

Interesting..since Bells Parlsy usually improves with electrical stimulation, and the treatment is EMS. I would guess it is not from the device.

[@mariya_tortilla]

if thats true then thats some really important info people should know about

[@roanc3709]

Which is exactly why it’s possible for it to have been caused by electrical stimulation. Another example, ventricular fibrillation can be stopped through electric stimulation from a defibrillator, but if you use it on someone who is not in VF it can cause them to go into VF. Messing with the electrical impulses of nerves is a complicated business, and any problem that can be fixed or treated by messing with that system can also be caused by messing with it.

[@eikosato5297]

I think Medicube’s statement is more credible than that girl on TikTok. Their claims are based on evidence, whereas the girl doesn’t provide any relevant information supporting her bold claim that it’s caused by the device. Still, I think it’s possible that the device triggered the symptoms that were already going to happen anyway upon any kind of everyday stimulation. But I also agree that there needs to be more long-term research on this technology. I’m particularly concerned about booster mode as it literally breaks your skin barrier temporarily. They claim that you can use this mode up to 3 times a day but I highly doubt it. I try not to use it when my skin is feeling any kind of sensitivity. Other than that, I love the other three modes a lot.

[@xcelticax]

I really want one of these devices, had been trying to get one as seen good feedback about it and being 50+ I need all the help I can get 🤣 love your videos, been watching for a while now and my skin is 100% better than it was, thanks for demystifying skincare and introducing me to KBeauty ❤

[@samesta5695]

I’m reading the comments but I haven’t watched the video yet because I’m in the middle of something else. I will say that I’m almost 49 and have it and I absolutely love it.

[@samesta5695]

I’m reading the comments but I haven’t watched the video yet because I’m in the middle of something else. I will say that I’m almost 49 and have it and I absolutely love it.

[@xcelticax]

@@samesta5695 good to know, recently invested in the shark cryo led mask and the qure microneedleing system, after watching James’ videos and delighted with the results from them. Will definitely need to track one of these down, where did you purchase yours if you don’t mind me asking?

[@01jausten]

I’ve known several people who have had Bell’s palsy. None of them ever used a microcurrent, beauty device. Most probably just a coincidence, that she got Bell’s palsy after using it but still not impossible.

[@roanc3709]

Just because it’s not the only cause doesn’t mean it’s not a potential cause. Bell’s palsy is caused by nerve inflammation. The most common cause of this is a virus, often triggered by stress. However there’s a case to be made for electrical stimulation to be a potential cause. I’m not saying it is, but other causes being more common doesn’t rule it out.

[@Mistymist14]

@@roanc3709she most likely had the infection and the tool aggravated it. Tbh blaming it on a tool is a bit much. But we cannot ignore that it may have been a factor for her palsy to trigger.

[@roanc3709]

@ and when 80-95% of the population can have said infection and many people may not even know it? If a skincare device used exactly according to instructions can cause facial paralysis because of an infection someone could have acquired 20 years previously when they shared a drink with their friend at school when they were 8 and absolutely nothing happened, are we really saying that that is in no way the fault of the device?

[@rosedeiudicibus3819]

This video was very informative, especially with the info Dr Premtripathi offered coupled with the explanation of the representative from Medicube. I think while Dr Premtripathi does mention that there is little research on long term effects of the device on the skin, the girl in the video clearly states she used the device twice. I wouldn't call that long term at all. She barely used the device at all. I wonder if her reaction is linked at all to the device, or whether the device uncovered some underlying condition she may have had beforehand.

[@strongerbynature5842]

ok i have a few questions for this chick though - she's clearly had a bells palsy flare up and she's emotional and wanting to find somewhere to blame it. HOWEVER Bell's palsy is caused usually by viral infections, immune system issues, vitamin C deficiency and other chronic health issues (Bell's palsy may be linked to diabetes, high blood pressure, pregnancy, preeclampsia, obesity, and upper respiratory issues). the viral family that it belongs to is a member is the chicken pox viral family like shingles is. this means if you have had chicken pox ever in your life which most of us have then you are statistically more likely to get bell's palsy. my issue is this girl hasn't at all clarified that she's seen a doctor because she's already decided its the booster pro! I get she's mad but it looks looks like she's trying to get something out of them. facial microcurrent is not strong enough to even reach the facial nerve. i don't think beauty devices need more regulation in terms of being strong enough to be efficacious - i think it's a matter of dupes or fakes needing to be more regulated, which is tricky to do and really only comes down to consumer education to not buy fakes. i really do feel for her, but this girl needs to take her video down and actually go see a doctor before making any claims - which i get she said she wasn't but it was pretty clear that is the intent of her video.

[@74t3r]

Whether the device directly caused these detriments or not, im a bit... unimpressed with medicubes response. Between the head of research communicating that information in a manner that parallels the way my lazy classmates would conduct a science presentation in middle school, and the intense disregard of a possible side effect that wasn't previously considered during the tools production; this is definitely something i will be waiting to purchase until I see some further research conducted. Medicube definitely has the money to at LEAST get devices like this properly regulated and tested in order to instill a greater sense of confidence within consumers. At the end of the day, due to the popularity of bandwagoning trends, companies are indeed becoming lazier in regards to production quality as well as the rigorousness of testing, and thats not something consumers should let slide.

[@ruthfulnonsense]

As someone with Bells Palsy this is sad 😔 Please leave your faces alone! You're beautiful already

[@skincarebynath]

OMGGGGG i was wondering if my headache was causing by this device because the minute i used the Air shot mode i had headache like i never had before !!!! Thank you for sharing this video !!!!

[@silviacarolinalangowski8442]

James I just want to say you are looking great!🙏🏽 I haven't been active on social media, and now again, and you are looking so different but in a good way, keep it going! Greetings from Germany.

[@Amayzun1]

I do not mean to sound insensitive to her situation BUT so many people try all these beauty "hacks", new devices & treatments with no problem, until there is a problem - the they're mad be cause there was little research, directions, or actual science behind them. They will blindly mix up some concoction that some influencer tells them about and put it in their face or body with no problem or hesitation but the when it goes left and they end up in the hospital, they're on the internet crying. I know you want to believe that a device or product from a company is 100% safe, but the time for researching is before you use it... Not once you've had an issue. I'm an older woman & a nurse, so these types of videos are so frustrating to me.

[@roxi6231]

your hair looks stunning!!

[@nyangtries2645]

My mom had bells palsy before. It was like 2 years before she suffered with mild stroke. BUT a month before her bellspalsy she suffered a 2nd degree burn on her legs, maybe that trigerred her bells palsy because it stressed her out big time. At the time when she had bells palsy she was prescribed medication and theraphy to fix half of her face (lack of term). After atleast 3months of her electric therapy which is once a week her face gradually returned to normal. Then after a year she suffered mild stroke but she is ok now. I dont know if the bells palsy trigger her hypertension or not, or the burn trigger it or not. But point is we should be careful because you can get bellspalsy out of nowhere. My sister in law also had bells palsy years before my mother had it and she didnt use anything to her face but at that time she was stressed out because of many problems. Now shes ok but i think the constant migraine she has maybe the aftermath of her bellspalsy.

[@leesiemoo]

There's a difference between "I believe" and "the doctors believe/said." Humans love identifying patterns and it messes with our perception of cause and effect. I feel for that poor lady with bells palsy but nowhere did she say that the doctors believed the device caused it. She is trying to make sense of a shitty situation but that doesn’t make her beliefs accurate/scientific.

[@maijun8596]

I use it everyday. My skin texture does have good improvement. In terms if collagen and elasticity, no obvious improvement. I m iver 50

[@CatalinaJH]

All I know is that doctors gave my mom a micro current device as part of her treatment after a part of her tongue was removed and she lost majority of the movement on her mouth and tongue. That's why I feel safe using the microcurrent mode not only on this device but others too.

[@roanc3709]

Pretty much any problem that electrical stimulation can treat, electrical stimulation can also cause. Especially when done at home by a consumer with an unregulated device rather than by a doctor with a highly regulated device.

[@CatalinaJH]

@ my mom’s device was also for home use

[@roanc3709]

@@CatalinaJH it was still most likely far more regulated than this device, she was told how to use it by people who actually knew what they were doing, and as I’ve said anything that can be treated by electrical stimulation can also be caused by it.