WHAT IS FACIAL ACUPUNCTURE?

The acupuncture facial is amazing. The photo above is an actual client before and after photo. This photo has not been retouched only brightened slightly to match light. The above client came twice a week for three months and the results speak for themselves. The acupuncture facial is a non-surgical way to lift the face and reduce fine lines and deeper wrinkles.  Using very small, very thin sterile single use needles, areas of the face are gently stimulated to increase circulation, lifting these areas (it really lifts jowls!).  I have other photos showing how amazing this is. I get so much back from seeing client’s faces change week to week, these treatments are very powerful. Wrinkles are lessened, jowls lifted, inflammation reduced and the overall pore quality is improved.

IS IT SAFE?

It is very safe. I have never had one issue. Clients find it incredibly relaxing and often sleep through their treatments and wake up feeling rejuvenated. These needles are nothing at all like the needles you get at the doctor’s office; they are incredibly small. Facial acupuncture involves a lot of needles so bruising is a possibility, and may happen at least in the three months of treatment, just make sure leave a few days before any important events.  If you have a wedding and want to look your best just let me know and we will make that happen. Most patients experience ancillary benefits such as a lift in mood, more energy and better digestion.

WHERE DID YOU LEARN THIS?

I studied with Ping Zhang and Mary Elizabeth Wakefield, two leaders in the field of cosmetic acupuncture. They both have very different approaches which I have married into my own style. This is an amazing healthy way to improve the look and feel of your skin.

HOW LONG IS A COURSE OF TREATMENT?

For an average person between ages 50 and 65, the course of treatment is 12 sessions.  The first three weeks they come twice a week and once a week there after.  If the patient has had a lot of sun exposure or has a history of smoking the course of treatment is 20 sessions.  Patients often can notice a difference after even one session!  Sessions last around 60-70 minutes.  It is recommended to come for a maintenance treatment every 6 weeks thereafter to maintain gains.

CAN I GO BACK TO WORK RIGHT AWAY?

Yes, you can head back to work immediately, often very relaxed.

DOES IT REALLY WORK?

 I can’t say enough about facial acupuncture. Clients love these treatments. It changes the health of your skin from the inside out.

1996 report in the International Journal of Clinical Acupuncture* reported that “in 300 cases treated with Facial Acupuncture, 90% had marked effects within the course of treatment.  The documented effects included: improvement of the elasticity of facial muscles, leveling of wrinkles, and overall rejuvenation–not confined to face.” *(1996). Meridional Cosmetology: Report of 300 Cases with Discussion of Underlying Mechanism. International Journal of Clinical Acupuncture, Vol 7, No 4.