Aesthetic Acupuncture

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Your skin is a reflection of your overall health

Aesthetic acupuncture, also known as cosmetic acupuncture or facial rejuvenation acupuncture, works on bringing a smoother, healthier and younger appearance to the skin while simultaneously treating the skin’s overall health at an internal level. This is an extension of traditional acupuncture rooted in Traditional Chinese medicine which looks to restore and maintain good health while enhancing the skin's overall radiant glow.  
Local facial acupuncture stimulates the skins cellular turnover and triggers the production of collagen and elastin, increases blood circulation, encourages cell regeneration, oxygenation and lymph drainage. The needles are inserted in specific locations to enable tightened facial muscles to relax as well as activates weakened muscles, which can often cause the skin to droop or sag.

When a flower doesn’t bloom, you fix the environment in which it grows, not the flower.

 FAQs

 

    • Improves blood flow

    • Smoothes wrinkles and fine lines

    • Improves acne scars + pigmentation

    • Lifts and tones sagging face muscles

    • Reduces puffiness of the face

    • Reduces appearance of dark circles

    • Brightens complexion

    • Decreases pore size

  • Tiny fine needles are placed around the face creating positive micro traumas to the skin , which when the body senses these small wounds goes into repair mode drawing on the production of collagen and blood circulation to the face and body. This improves skin elasticity and helps to minimize the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.

    This process stimulates lymphatic and circulatory systems which work together to deliver oxygen and nutrients to skin cells, nourishing them from the inside out to enhance complexion and promote your skin’s inner glow.

  • Prior to treatment, you will complete a health history intake form to fill out and make note of any special concerns that you are looking to address. The effects of facial acupuncture rejuvenation are not limited to the face, there are several points across the body associated with skin health.

    Acupuncture body points are chosen in accordance with Traditional Chinese medicine which a treatment plan is created that is based on the individuals constitutional health.

    • Full body Acupuncture treatment 

    • Celluma LED (low light therapy) which is an application of specific and simultaneous emissions of 3 wavelengths (red, blue and infrared) to up-regulate a variety of compromised cells obtaining skin therapeutic benefits.

    • Lymphatic drainage such as Facial Gua Sha + Facial cupping

  • Visible results and an overall brightness to the skin can be seen after the first treatment while best and long-lasting results can be seen after multiple sessions with a recomended series of 12 treatments, coming in weekly or bi-weekly.

    After completing a course of treatments, maintenance sessions every 4-6 weeks can help prolong the results.

    Why maintenance? Because aging, gravity and the sun are still with us. We need to combat that.

  • Cosmetic acupuncture can be a complement to Botox and Fillers or can act as an alternative treatment. Since cosmetic acupuncture improves the quality and health of your skin, the different treatments can work together to provide the best overall aesthetic results.

    For those who use Botox or Fillers, it is recommended waiting 2-3 weeks after injection before coming in for facial acupuncture.