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Welcome to this hands-on TheraFace PRO review.
Apparently, people have been punching themselves in the face using Theraguns. Yes, Theraguns are very punchy massage guns because of those long amplitudes.
We know people have been abusing their faces with Theraguns because of the number of emails we have received asking us whether it’s healthy to use a Theragun on face.
Well, we didn’t know how to appropriately answer these questions without harming people’s faces even more. Turns out Theragun must’ve been bombarded with similar questions throughout their existence.
They released the TheraFace PRO in Q1/2022 – the quintessential Theragun facial tool. But after seeing what this innovative genius from Therabody can do, we would say it’s more than a Theragun face massage gun (at last!). There’s more to it than just making your face feel nice and rejuvenated.
We have studied it, and here’s what we think about it.
Yes, it is the TheraFace PRO percussive facial therapy, but it doesn’t end there. The Thera Face is more of a facial spa than just a massage gun for face.
Therabody calls it “an advanced solution for better facial wellness”, and we agree. It’s a 4-in-1 solution cleverly designed for a premium beauty massager. The TheraFace Pro combines many treatments in one tiny but very interesting product.
TIP: Here, you can read if you can use a massage gun on your face.
Here’s what you can expect the TheraFace PRO with its ingenious TheraFace hot and cold rings to do for you;
But all these things make it sound like the Thera Face is best suited for women. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Therabody isn’t just looking to wow women with this innovation. Caring for your face isn’t just a trend for women—men can benefit just as much from supporting facial health.
We have to agree with them. Our faces express emotions and have much to say about our overall well-being. Facial muscles do a lot of work when awake during the day, and the modern lifestyle doesn’t help keep them healthy.
That necessitates keeping our faces healthy, just like the rest of our bodies. It doesn’t matter whether you are a man or a woman; these things affect us equally.
Let’s find out more about this fantastic Theragun TheraFace.
| Features | TheraFace Gun: Specs |
|---|---|
| Amplitude (Stroke length) | 3mm |
| Percussions | 1750, 2100, 2400 PPMs |
| Stall Force | ~5-8 lbs. (estimated) |
| Speeds / Intensity Levels | 3 |
| Battery Life | 120 min (non-removable) |
| Therapies | Percussive TheraFace Microcurrent TheraFace LED (3 wavelengths) TheraFace Cleansing ring TheraFace Hot and Cold rings* |
| TheraFace Pro attachments | 3 |
| Weight | 0.61 lbs |
| Noise | 49 – 52 dB (hushed) |
| Pros | Fully optimized for face 4 different treatments in one device Possibility to combine treatments Well equipped Attention to detail Low noise Premium feel / high quality |
| Cons | Only 1-year warranty TheraFace Hot and Cold rings not included Steep price |
| TheraFace Pro price | $419 (+ $109 for TheraFace hot and cold rings) Buy at therabody.com |
Here are some of the things you will find when you open the package;
Now, let’s have a look at the Theragun TheraFace itself…
We buy and test a lot of massage guns. We’ve become so accustomed to them that we can immediately tell whether a device is worth its weight in gold or not.
Everything about this TheraFace PRO looks impeccable. From the quality of the packaging to the contents inside, everything screams top quality.
They didn’t cut any corners with this Therabody face gun. From the outstanding quality of the materials used (including soft rubberized plastic) to the attention to detail with the accessories included with the device, it feels pretty premium.
You can tell they wanted to make this TheraFace Pro tool as high-end as possible (not that they make anything cheap). We’ve seen devices cut corners with the quality of material used to build them, but that is not the case here.
The Therabody red light feels innovative – certainly the first of its kind. We’ve yet to see anything like it. There are many clever solutions here.
For instance, the magnetic TheraFace Pro attachments and ring-mounting system look futuristic. There is also a simple but effective OLED screen that we have seen many brands fumble with – not Therabody here.
The beauty massager is optimized for the face. If ever there was to be a Theragun face massage, then this is definitely it.
It’s dinky and easy to hold – it looks like those tiny beard trimmers. It’s only about 5.5 inches tall, 2.55 inches wide, and about 2.16 inches thick, making it very compact.
It’s also very light – you wouldn’t have a Theragun on your face that needs two hands to maneuver comfortably. This one weighs just 0.61 pounds with the ring and a tip.
This Theraface Pro review wouldn’t be complete without discussing how loud this TheraBody red light therapy is.
After all, you need a quiet TheraBody facial device if you use it close to your ears. It is not just us; many users have also complained about the noisy large Theraguns.
The good news is that this Theragun facial tool is very quiet—finally, a hushed Thera. It’s so pleasantly quiet that we didn’t feel the need to use our decibel meter to determine how buzzy it is.
We measured it anyway—and if you’re curious, here’s what we found: the first speed registers around 49 dB, the second about 51 dB, and the third hits roughly 52 dB.
It’s a very quiet Therabody facial device.
Designing this TheraFace Pro tool must’ve been a tough task. You’d think creating a beauty massager for the face wouldn’t be so tough for Therabody. However, combining many different therapies in one tiny device isn’t quite the same thing.
Even so, we have to applaud what they did here. We noted some critical design choices in making this device.
When the Thera Face is turned on, the OLED display lights up. On it, you can see the:
For example, you’ll see the snowflake icon when the Theraface cold ring is attached.
The screen also shows the percussion speed and the therapy:
The controls are simple (amazingly enough, given the sophistication displayed here).
Since the TheraFace Pro can easily recognize what is mounted on it, there are only three buttons in total.
The buttons are located along the front of the handle.
It’s a bit confusing to see only 3 buttons with all these therapies on the Theragun TheraFace. However, once you start using it, everything becomes clear. It’s very simple and intuitive to use.
So let’s take a closer look at it…
We have seen everything included here and what everything can do, but this is a new concept on the market.
This is where we know Theragun excels. There are 3 TheraFace Pro attachments—all black.
They include what we’d call a flat head, a cone head, and a Theragun micropoint attachment.
Although tiny, the flat head is probably the universal one and should be used most of the time.
The cone head should be used for pressure points and targeted areas, including massaging around the eyes and the nasolabial line.
Theragun micro-point attachment is rare (it doesn’t look like any we’ve seen before) and made of soft silicone sticks.
It’s probably meant to improve blood flow in the larger areas of your face, such as the cheeks and forehead.
The TheraFace Pro attachments are smaller than any we’ve seen from Theragun. They are soft and gentle (they should be; no one wants a rough attachment on their face). Even the cone attachment has a lot of give.
The attachments feel great on the face when used. We’ll compare them with the attachments we saw with the addsfit Max (those were magnanimous compared to these though).
The attachments and the tip of the Therabody face gun are magnetic. You simply put them on there, and they’ll stick. They administer percussive massage quite nicely on your face.
Since it’s partly a massage gun, we have to talk about its performance mainly.
According to Therabody, the amplitude (the length of the tip of the massage gun attachment that determines how deep a massage you can get) is 3mm, which is pretty tiny compared to the bigger siblings (i.e., Relief has 10mm, Mini and Sense have 12mm, Pro, Elite, and Prime have 16mm).
A 3mm amplitude sounds tiny for a massage gun, but that’s because there aren’t large muscles on your face. We’re impressed with the choice here. It’s just about perfect – anything lower or higher would not work correctly.
Interestingly, the percussion range wasn’t touched. It’s the same range as every other Theragun: 1750- 2400 RPM.
What about the no-stall force (the force a massage gun can withstand before stalling)? Would it even be right to talk about stall force for a facial beauty massager?
Well, you won’t need to press the Thera Face hard against your face. That means you shouldn’t expect this device to have a lot of stall force like those intended for other parts of your body.
Surprisingly, though, we tried applying some pressure (to test the no-stall force), and we have to say, there is a bit of power here – it doesn’t stall that easily.
Even when it stalls, it kicks back almost immediately when the pressure is released.
Using the TheraFace PRO for a percussive facial massage is quite beneficial. Expect to treat minor jaw stiffness with a short massage session. It also helps you relax as the skin gets warmer due to increased blood flow.
As with any other body part, percussion therapy gets you the best results when done regularly.
That is why Therabody has introduced new routines for facial treatment that are worth checking out. You can apply these routines as suggested and note how you feel over time.
Watch to learn more about Thera Face percussive therapy effects.
You can combine massage therapy with Thera Face rings. For example, you can have the Theraface cold ring on and the Theragun micropoint attachment.
The combination of treatments provides faster, even better results.
For instance, you can have the TheraFace LED on as you massage. You can also combine the TheraFace cold ring with percussion therapy (our favorite). The feeling on your skin is magnificent, and you also save time when you combine therapies like this.
Genius Fact:
Overall, it’s hard to imagine how they could’ve done any better as far as the Theraface Pro percussive facial therapy is concerned.
Also, the fact that you can combine it with cold, light, and the cleansing ring is brilliant.
The LED ring has Red, Blue, and Red+Therabody red light.
LED therapy has gained popularity among aestheticians because it is safe and has minimal side effects. It also doesn’t use ultraviolet waves.
The different TheraFace Pro red light wavelength2 are helpful in
This also means that TheraFace LED can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, giving the skin a healthy glow.
PRO TIP: We have already seen another device that incorporates LED therapy into its operation. I’m talking about the Achedaway Cupper, a smart device for hot cupping.
It aims to firm and tighten skin and improve muscle tone in the face and/or neck.
Gentle stimulation is said to help firm and plump for a youthful glow.
According to recent research3, using low-level electrical currents on the skin has massive benefits. These include lifting, toning, smoothing, and more.
The Microcurrent Theraface is also responsible for improving the functioning of facial muscles by:
It’s not really a silver bullet for bad skin health, but if used regularly, it can work just as well as any anti-aging treatment. You can use Theraface microcurrent on all parts of your face.
Numerous microcurrent devices are already on the market. However, we haven’t seen any attempt to incorporate multiple therapies in one device.
With microcurrent therapy, TheraFace PRO can seriously rival Nuface and others.
The electric impulses are never painful. You will feel a slight tingly effect, but nothing more. There is a chance you will immediately feel your skin tighten.
After using it for a while, expect a lifted appearance, better facial contour, and good skin tone.
The TheraFace cleansing ring looks rather simple, but you can’t help but notice that just as much thought went into making it as the rest.
The ring is included to help you remove facial build-up (dirt, oil, debris).
Like all the others, this ring is magnetic so that you won’t have a problem attaching it. It’s a full ring without a hole in the middle, meaning you cannot combine this therapy with percussion therapy.
However, the way the ring is built, it can work as the fourth attachment. The ring endings resemble the Theragun micropoint attachment, but the contact area is larger, gentler, and softer.
Once attached, the middle part is flexible enough for the Theraface Pro percussive facial therapy. This means that you can clean your face and massage it at the same time with this ring. Awesome!
The Theraface hot and cold rings must be purchased separately at $109. We mentioned that Therabody also paid attention to detail here.
The setup comes in a stylish zippered pouch made of good-quality leather—it’s soft and feels very premium.
The pouch is thermally insulated (presumably to keep both the rings and the pouch safe). A manual explains how to use the rings.
Cold therapy helps to reduce puffiness under the eyes. It’s also known to relieve pain, inflammation, and muscle spasms.
The ring has two metal stripes that get cold once activated.
The placement of the metallic piece on the ring suggests that the manufacturer was targeting the area under the eyes.
However, it’s not just the eyes, you can use cold therapy on your forehead and the back of your neck – it’s safe to use on any other part of your body.
The cool thing about this ring is that it can be combined with percussion therapy. For double treatment, you can use any of the 3 Theraface Pro attachments and the cold ring.
The ring has 3 temperature levels;
This one will give your skin a soothing, relaxing, warm feeling.
It’s great for relaxation after a long day. Heat also reduces pain, improves blood flow, and helps to relieve sore and stiff muscles.
Like the cold ring, the TheraFace Hot Ring has 3 temperature levels as follows:
However, unlike the cold ring, this one cannot be used with percussion therapy. This is a bit of a bummer because otherwise, you’d have the very first mini-heated facial massager—how cool!
Plus, heating in massage guns makes them even more effective. We’re guessing the folks at Therabody thought it would be too much for the skin.
PRO TIP: Apply the provided TheraFace conductive gel before using the heated ring for an enhanced experience.
While it’s not necessarily a must-have, we highly recommend that you buy these as well. Without the TheraFace hot and cold rings, you feel like you’re missing something.
We highly recommend trying the TheraFace cold ring, especially along with percussion therapy; the feeling is amazingly relaxing and refreshing, especially on a hot day.
The TheraFace heated ring is also magnificent and adds more therapy to the others. We like that both rings cool and heat almost immediately – it’s only a 15-second wait.
The leather pouch is something special, too; perhaps a reminder that you paid $109 for it!
When you use the microcurrent, the LED light, and the hot and cold rings, the device beeps every 15 seconds. This is done to help you get the treatment right—it’s called controlled timing.
The beeps work as follows;
The beeping isn’t really very aggressive, and you won’t feel disturbed. However, we wish there were an option to silence them. Perhaps the OLED screen should’ve been used to indicate the progress.
But it’s not really a major bummer and doesn’t take away any points from the performance of this device.
With all these therapies in one gadget, you’d be interested to know how the juice holds up. Well, the battery is surprisingly formidable.
You can do at least a few longer sessions on a single charge, no problem! If you use it normally, we’d say the battery will last about a week before you need to charge it again.
Keep in mind that the battery performance will depend on these factors;
This time, the battery is charged via USB-C, which offers better convenience than using a wall charger.
A Theraface Pro charger is included, but it is not a charging stand. You’ll probably need it to rest your device on your bathroom stand (or somewhere else).
You’ll see the battery percentage indicated on the screen when charging.
Don’t misunderstand us. Therabody deserves lots of kudos for developing a simple yet effective Theragun facial tool. However, we hope for specific improvements for later iterations.
Some suggestions would be;
Currently, TheraFace costs $419.99 and an extra $109.99 for the TheraFace hot and cold rings.
That is not pocket change for many folks. But we believe this device is actually worth the $530 bucks.
Here’s why;
Our Verdict:
Considering the premium quality of the theraface pro and all the other advantages, $409.99 and an extra $109.99 feels just about right.
You get a uniquely designed 4-in-1 device from a reputable brand.
It has a superb finish, clever concepts used, and attention to detail. Above all, it does what it’s touted for.
Theraface Pro percussive facial therapy can only be combined with other therapies, such as the LED treatment, cold ring for cold therapy (the ring is sold separately), and cleansing ring, which percusses on its own.
No, it doesn’t work while plugged in.
Yes, this shouldn’t be an issue. Any conductive gel should work well. Many such devices have their own conductive gels, which you can use with your TheraFace Pro.
No, there is no compatibility. Standard Theragun attachments are too big to be mounted on the TheraFace Pro.
Yes, TheraFace Pro has an FDA clearance as a Class II device for microcurrent, LED light therapy, and other features.
The stroke length of the TheraFace Pro is 3mm.
We cannot give you a specific number, but it shouldn’t matter. What matters is that it can withstand some reasonable pressure and still keep percussing. The motor is surprisingly strong for such a tiny device—remember, it’s meant to be gentle.
We bought the white device (we don’t know about the black one) and can confidently say it’s easy to clean.
It’s not a fingerprint magnet. You can clean the device and the rings with a soft cloth.
The cleansing ring has no electrical components and can be cleaned using water.
We’ve come to the end of our TheraFace Pro review. We always appreciate when brands try to be innovative. It doesn’t always happen, however. This time, however, we have a real innovation.
It’s a fresh, well-designed, and incredibly well-executed beauty massager. Therabody has finally answered the calls for a “Theragun on face.” And they did it in style, offering a percussive device and a whole new concept of facial wellness at home.
We like the fact that it’s not just any gadget. It works perfectly as intended as a percussion massager, and the other therapies also have real benefits.
Yes, it is expensive, but the quality is top-notch, and the value is clearly visible. It’s a 4-in-1 device that allows for multiple treatments. You can also combine some treatments and double the benefits in one go. You get an all-in-one facial solution that both men and women can conveniently enjoy using at home.
We highly recommend it if you can afford it! Get yours here at Therabody.com.
Summary
Therabody’s new invention is a neatly designed and perfectly executed concept. Not only it’s a Theragun for face, but also a pretty robust device combining different therapies at a go to improve facial wellness at home for both men and women. The price is steep, but worth it – it feels premium and offers four therapies in one small package.
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