A healthy alternative to the chemical or surgical beautifying treatments is available with facial acupuncture. Facial acupuncture naturally stimulates inner body resources for increasing collagen and elastin synthesis. These proteins are responsible for texture and turgor of the skin. By gently stimulating the points on the face and neck with very tiny needles, we increase the blood flow (i.e. oxygen and the nutrients) to the head and neck. The blood flow relaxes the muscles of the face, reduces wrinkles, and helps the facial muscles and skin to detoxify and drain the extra fluids. The treatment encourages a natural glow to the skin and removes impurities from the skin.
What to Expect From Cosmetic Acupuncture
Cosmetic acupuncture is a holistic facial rejuvenation treatment that supports healthy aging from the inside out.
Using ultra-fine acupuncture needles placed on the face and body, this treatment improves circulation, supports the skin’s natural regenerative processes, and addresses internal factors that influence the aging process.
A typical Cosmetic Acupuncture session may include:
- Facial acupuncture
- Body acupuncture to support overall health and address factors contributing to aging, such as stress, sleep disturbances, digestive issues, and hormonal imbalances
- Facial cupping and/or gua sha to enhance circulation and lymphatic drainage
- Personalized skincare recommendations
- A sample set of professional skincare serums for home use
Benefits may include:
- Improved skin tone and elasticity
- Reduced appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
- Enhanced collagen production
- Reduced puffiness and facial tension
- Brighter, healthier-looking skin
- Improved overall well-being
Recommended Cosmetic Acupuncture Treatment Plan
For optimal results, cosmetic acupuncture is typically performed as a series of approximately 10 weekly treatments. Following the initial series, maintenance treatments are usually recommended every 4–8 weeks depending on individual goals and response.
For patients seeking more intensive skin rejuvenation, the treatment plan may also include microneedling once per month, performed as a separate session. Microneedling complements cosmetic acupuncture by further stimulating collagen production and supporting improvements in skin texture, pigmentation, scars, and overall skin quality. Microneedling also increases penetration of skin products up to 200% by creating temporary microchannels into the depth of the skin and delivering the nourishment and collagen-stimulating agents right into the skin.
This service offering is coming later this fall! Stay tuned for more information about our cosmetic facial acupuncture treatments.
About the Author
I believe the human body has an incredible capacity to heal itself when we pause and listen closely, address root causes, and work with the whole person rather than isolated symptoms.
