Cosmetic Acupuncture

What is cosmetic acupuncture?

Commonly referred to as facial rejuvenation or facial acupuncture, cosmetic acupuncture is a specific treatment designed to affect and enhance the appearance of the skin and face. Our internal health and lifestyle are important to our skin health and face appearance. Emotions also contribute to wrinkles or skin concerns or inflammation.

Facial acupuncture has been practiced for thousands of years and has become very popular over the past decade, especially as a botox alternative. Facial acupuncture treatments include full-body acupuncture that improves overall vitality and circulation while addressing additional underlying health and emotional concerns.

How does it work?

Cosmetic acupuncture aims to create tiny micro-traumas in the dermis, which the body naturally responds to with a healing cascade. When the body is injured, this healing cascade brings attention to the area and delivers proteins for rebuilding. The procedure is a non-surgical method of reducing the signs of the aging process that will help improve complexion by triggering micro-trauma to the skin and resulting in firmer skin, reduction in wrinkles, tightening of jowls by increasing the blood flow to the facial muscles and stimulating the production of collagen and elastin.

How many treatments until I see results?

The speed of results depends on the patient’s age and skin condition. The typical recommendation for cosmetic acupuncture is one weekly treatment for 10-12 weeks. For the fastest results, we recommend two weekly treatments for 5-6 weeks.

Repeated treatments are needed to enhance collagen in the skin to a noticeable level and for lasting results. 

Cosmetic acupuncture is usually a soft, subtle change. It’s a great alternative to more harsh cosmetic treatments. However, the results are not overnight. Typically, patients see a change in their skin around the fifth or sixth treatment.

What should I expect in a cosmetic acupuncture treatment?

  • Mini neck, shoulder, face tuina massage

  • Facial cupping and/or guasha

  • Facial & body acupuncture

  • LED facial light while you rest

  • Immense relaxation, the release of facial tension and stuck emotions, as well as glowing skin

Are any maintenance treatments required?

Absolutely. We recommend monthly maintenance treatments to maintain the results after completing the 10-12 treatment series. This means every 4-6 weeks to maintain your results. After two years, another series of 10-12 treatments is recommended to re-boost the previous results.

Contraindications

  • Severe high blood pressure

  • Severe migraines

  • Diabetes, seizures, epilepsy, hepatitis, coronary disease

  • Botox and fillers (we must wait three weeks after last treatment and know where the injections were)

  • Active skin outbreaks (e.g. hives, eczema, herpes - we’ll work around the outbreak area to promote healing)