Susannah’s Microcurrent Journey, Part 5 of a series
For context: I’m Susannah Nation, the new-ish owner of Moonstone Skincare, and formerly of Real Kind, the little Novato apothecary with the mosquito spray and kickass skincare products.
I lost 40 pounds with Wegovy—and now I’ve got loose skin, a complicated relationship with my mirror, and a renewed interest in building confidence.
So I’m strapping in (literally) for 8 microcurrent sessions in 24 days, the same 24 to Contour September challenge that we just opened up to our clients. I’m documenting all of it: the awkward photos, the weird muscle spasms, the wins, and the moments where I question all my life choices.
Let’s see what happens together. (Secure your spot in the limited 24 to Contour Microcurrent Body-Sculpting Challenge here.)
Microcurrent Session #5: Sangria, Surprises, and Stronger Abs
I went into Session #5 feeling pretty confident. I’d been drinking water (though admittedly not my usual ocean’s worth), I’d had lunch with a friend, and yes, I had a sangria. Because sometimes life calls for fruit floating in wine, right? Well, turns out my body had other ideas.
When I got on the table for my treatment, it had only been two days since my last session, but this time felt different. During the “Build” portion (that’s when the microcurrent gets your muscles contracting and strengthening), my abs decided to go rogue. They started doing these weird little curls on their own. Not like “sit-ups I was in control of,” but more like “baby seal learning to flop on land.” I kept asking Hope if she turned the machine up higher than usual, and she swore she hadn’t. She’s never lied to me before, so the only conclusion is: my body was showing off. Lesson learned: drink your water, skip the sangria.
The Visible Changes
Now let’s talk about the part everyone actually cares about: my skin. After two and a half weeks of consistent sessions, I’m seeing real changes. My chest and décolleté look smoother and less creased. My face—especially my cheeks—is plumping out in a good way. After losing weight on GLP-1s, my cheeks had that slightly hollowed, saggy look people call “Ozempic face.” Not my favorite. But microcurrent stimulates collagen and elastin, and now I can see things filling back in naturally. It’s not “puffy” or “bloated,” it’s healthy and cushioned. My skin looks more like me again, but with an upgrade.
The Surprising Body Perks
Here’s something I didn’t expect: my hips don’t ache as much. Usually, there’s this background soreness I’ve come to think of as “just how things are.” But the past couple weeks? Almost gone. Microcurrent is proven to increase ATP (that’s the fuel your cells use for energy, repair, and regeneration), and it also helps with lymphatic drainage. I don’t know which is doing the trick, but I’ll take it. With a family history of hip and knee arthritis, I’ll gladly accept any head start on keeping things moving.
Other little wins:
I’m still sleeping like a rock.
My digestion is… how do I put this delicately? Let’s just say things are moving along more smoothly than before.
My core feels noticeably stronger. Even sitting up feels easier, which is wild considering it’s only been two and a half weeks.
The Halfway Point
This session marked just past the halfway point of my series. Next time, I’m going to ask Hope to either increase the intensity or extend the contractions to keep building momentum. If my abs are already trying out circus tricks, I can’t wait to see what they’re capable of when we push them further.
Final Thoughts
I came into this series thinking of it mostly as a beauty treatment, and don’t get me wrong—my skin changes alone would make it worth it. But what’s surprising me most are the “bonus features”: less joint pain, better sleep, stronger core, smoother digestion. It’s like the gift that keeps on giving.
If you’ve been curious about microcurrent, here’s my advice: start. Hydrate (skip the sangria), show up, and commit to the series. Your body will surprise you too.