Facial acupuncture, also known as cosmetic acupuncture or facial rejuvenation, is a time-honored treatment designed to enhance the appearance of the skin and face by improving internal health, vitality, and circulation. This holistic approach not only targets skin concerns like wrinkles and inflammation but also addresses underlying health and emotional factors that contribute to skin issues. In recent years, facial acupuncture has gained popularity as a natural alternative to Botox, offering a comprehensive treatment that promotes both external and internal well-being.

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.

I offer two options: the Signature 80-Minute Session and the Express 50-Minute Session.

• Signature 80-Minute Session
  This extended treatment combines advanced techniques for maximum benefit. Enjoy a soothing neck, shoulder, and face massage, plus facial gua sha sculpting and/or cupping. After both facial and body acupuncture, unwind under an LED facial light to stimulate collagen, boost elastin, and leave your skin glowing. Ideal for deep relaxation, facial tension release, and radiant skin.

• Essential 50-Minute Session
  Perfect when you’re short on time, this streamlined version focuses on facial and body acupuncture followed by the LED facial light. It’s just as relaxing and effective—without the extra massage time.

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.