What it is
CACI is a microcurrent facial that uses tiny electrical impulses to tone and tighten, working on the muscles underneath the skin rather than the surface. The effect of a single session lasts a few days. A course of ten to fifteen sessions, then maintenance every four to six weeks, keeps it going; stop and it fades.
It’s been a go-to non-surgical toning treatment for decades because it works on muscle tone: your therapist works over the face with two probes, gently manipulating the muscle rather than just treating the surface of the skin.
What it helps with
Most people come to us for one of these:
- Loss of muscle tone along the jaw and cheeks
- A heavier, less defined jawline
- Fine lines and crepey texture around the eyes
- Skin that has started to look tired rather than lined
One session or a course
A single treatment gives you that short-term definition, which is why people book one before an event. Keeping it needs the full course and then maintenance, because the effect fades without it. Your therapist maps out a realistic schedule at your first appointment, and a free 30-minute consultation is available if you want to talk it through first.
What it feels like
You get a very mild tingle during the treatment, and many people find it pleasant enough to fall asleep or relax deeply for the duration. There are no needles and nothing invasive about the experience, which makes CACI one of the most accessible professional skin treatments.
Your therapist works with two light probes that move smoothly and consistently across your face, so even if you are usually cautious about professional treatments, this one is genuinely low-impact and comfortable.
Afterwards
There is no recovery time or downtime whatsoever. You can apply makeup immediately and return to your normal day without any restrictions.
Many people book CACI right before an important event, a wedding, or a demanding week at work, because they look fresher and more defined without any tell-tale signs of having had treatment. Your skin returns to normal immediately after the session, so it fits into a lunch break as easily as a free evening.
CACI versus microneedling and deeper lifting
CACI works on muscle tone using microcurrent, which means you get immediate definition and results build over a course. For ongoing benefit you maintain with regular treatments every four to six weeks.
Microneedling takes a different approach: it triggers collagen induction to rebuild the deeper layers of your skin. It’s a better choice if your main concern is acne scarring, enlarged pores or rough texture. Results build over several weeks and last considerably longer between sessions.
For significant skin laxity or sagging, RF Microneedling or HIFU are the specialist options. They work on much deeper layers, with results that build over the following months. Talk to your therapist about which treatment matches your particular concern.
CACI at Westbury Park
CACI runs at our Westbury Park salon on Coldharbour Road, the only one of our three Bristol salons that offers it. It’s carried out by NVQ Level 3 qualified therapists, and if you want to talk through a course before committing, a free 30-minute consultation is available. Book online to get started.
Who you’ll see
- Westbury Park: Niamh (Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays)
Ask for a therapist by name when you book.