Cosmetic acupuncture, also known as facial acupuncture or facial rejuvenation, is a time-honored treatment that supports healthy aging by addressing the face as part of the whole body. Rather than focusing solely on the appearance of the skin, cosmetic acupuncture takes a holistic approach—supporting circulation, tissue health, muscle tone, inflammation, and overall vitality while also considering the internal and emotional factors that can influence how we look and feel.

In Chinese medicine, the face is considered a reflection of overall health and vitality. By treating the face within the context of the whole person, cosmetic acupuncture is designed to support your skin’s natural function and promote a healthy, vibrant appearance from the inside out. The goal isn’t to change or freeze the face, but to support the way it naturally ages while enhancing its overall health, balance, and radiance.

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.

The Signature 80-Minute Session is an extended, integrative facial rejuvenation treatment combining body and facial acupuncture with hands-on facial sculpting, gua sha and/or cupping, massage, and LED light therapy. The additional time allows for greater detail and depth, supporting more thorough work and enhanced results.

The Essential 50-Minute Session is perfect when you’re short on time. This streamlined treatment focuses on facial and body acupuncture, followed by LED facial therapy for a simple, effective treatment that supports skin health and radiance.

Cosmetic acupuncture offers gentle, subtle changes, making it an excellent alternative to harsher cosmetic treatments. Many patients notice immediate improvements, such as a lifted face, a more defined jawline, and smoother, more supple skin. They also experience greater relaxation in the muscles of the face, neck, shoulders, and chest.

The speed of results from cosmetic acupuncture varies depending on the patient’s age and skin condition. Typically, one weekly treatment for 10-12 weeks is recommended, but for faster results, two weekly treatments for 5-6 weeks may be more effective. Repeated treatments are necessary to enhance collagen production in the skin for noticeable and lasting results.

I 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.

Cosmetic acupuncture follows a specialized protocol designed to support the health and appearance of your skin. Regular acupuncture treatments are fully individualized and focus on addressing deeper internal concerns such as pain, stress, digestion, hormones, sleep, and fertility. These sessions may also include techniques or positioning (such as face-down needling) that are not part of a cosmetic treatment.

While cosmetic acupuncture does include body points and can support overall well-being, it is not intended for situations where more complex or acute health concerns need focused care.

If you’d like to work on both cosmetic goals and internal health concerns, I recommend booking separate appointments so each treatment can receive the time and attention it deserves.

This treatment isn’t recommended for those with severe high blood pressure, migraines, diabetes, seizures, epilepsy, hepatitis, coronary disease or those who are currently pregnant.

If you have recently received cosmetic injectables (such as Botox®, Dysport®, Daxxify®, or dermal fillers), please wait at least 3 weeks before scheduling a facial rejuvenation treatment.

For active skin outbreaks (hives, eczema, herpes), we’ll work around affected areas to support healing.