SPECIALTY TREATMENTS

Facial Acupuncture & Microneedling

Facial Acupuncture

Acupuncture stimulates collagen and elastin. Both provide skin firmness and elasticity. Facial Acupuncture incorporates inserting small needles to the face as well as the entire body to bring energy and blood flow to the face, soothing wrinkles and firming the face, making a more youthful and vibrant you

Treatments consist of facial acupuncture, cupping and facial gua sha.

The Benefits of Facial AcupunCture:

Natural approach to skin with no chemicals
Stimulates the growth of collagen and elastin making the face more firm
Decreases facial wrinkles and lines.
Helps boost sagging facial muscles.
Treats sunspots and melasma
Treats hormonal imbalances causing skin spot
Reduces inflammation.

Microneedling

We use a professional microneedle pen that has small needles attached. The micropen penetrates below the skin layer producing small “wounds” that appear as redness. In the “healing and repairing process” the body stimulates collagen and elastin to help repair the skin. Both help to make the face look firm with more elasticity, a more youthful you!

The Benefits of MICRONEEDLING:

Safe and effective at increasing collagen.
Make face more firm
Reduces facial lines and wrinkles
Reduces pores.
Reduce rosacea
Increases absorption of skin products
Increasing skin tone and texture

Facial Gua Sha & Cupping

Facial Gua Sha uses a gua sha tool that gently rubs the skin. Facial gua increases blood flow to the face.

Facial Cupping uses special designed cups for the face. Facial cupping stimulates lymphatic flow throughout the face and neck and stimulates blood flow leaving the face “lifted” and rejuvenated.

Frequently Asked Questions:

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FACIAL ACUPUNCTURE AND MICRONEEDLING TREATMENTS?

Facial Gua Sha uses a gua sha tool that gently rubs the skin. Facial gua increases blood flow to the face.

Facial Cupping uses special designed cups for the face. Facial cupping stimulates lymphatic flow throughout the face and neck and stimulates blood flow leaving the face “lifted” and rejuvenated.

Microneedling also treats fine lines and sagging skin by increasing collagen and elasticity.

How long does it take to see effects?

You can see effects of both facial acupuncture and microneedling after the first treatment. However, lasting effects of treatments is by a series of treatment sessions.

How often do you need to get treatments?

For facial acupuncture treatments we recommended 2 x per week for 6 weeks and then a monthly maintenance program.

For microneedling treatments, we recommend 3 treatments in one year spaced out every 4-6 weeks.

What are conditions that facial acupuncture and microneedling should not be treated?

These conditions are not recommended for treatment: Pregnancy high blood pressure, epilepsy, migraines, patients who have had botox or plastic surgery. Patients that have eczema, psoriasis, active acne or open wounds.

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