What You Can Expect with Cosmetic Acupuncture

I have many patients who come in on their friends recommendation of this magical, cosmetic treatment (covered by their health benefits) with little to no idea what to expect. Patients are usually pleasantly surprised that it’s not just needles!

True beauty lives on the inside and that’s where we start. In our first appointment we sit down, go over your needs, wants and expectations of the treatment. We then discuss your heath background to find any imbalances in energy systems because everything from poor sleep, digestion, stress and age can effect the health of your skin. By addressing these imbalances Cosmetic Acupuncture can relieve interior issues and in turn reflect a healthy exterior. 

Once this consult is complete and questions are answered we start this natural, pain-free treatment that encourages your body to heal unbalanced areas, relax and stimulate collagen production. 

Step 1:

CLEANSE: Set your intention while a facial cleanser is massaged into your face and steamed off, removing bacteria, oil build up and all makeup.

HYDRATE: Application of Serums containing Hyaluronic Acid which holds 1,000x its weight in water, is produced naturally by our skin cells and is critical in maintaining skin hydration.

MOISTURIZE: Facial moisturizers are chosen for your skin including “clearing” for acne and “beauty” to even your skin tone.

Step 2: 

After assessing your needs and desires, facial reflexology, rolling, cupping and/or scraping is used to contour, promote blood flow, smooth skin and relax muscles (similar to botox, reducing fine lines and wrinkles) to leave you glowing. 

Step 3:

Very thin, sterile, one time use Acupuncture needles are inserted on the face along wrinkle lines and specific areas regarding your needs. The needles work to lift, increase blood flow and collagen production. 8-10 body acupuncture points are used to relieve interior issues allowing your body to heal itself from the inside out. 

Step 4:

Before relaxing for 20-25 minutes, enjoy a moisturizing foot rub while allowing the needles to create a micro-circulation for that natural glow.

Depending on expectations and needs treatment results can usually be seen after 1-10 treatments. Before leaving we discuss products, skincare routines, diet, and lifestyle recommendations to achieved the best results we can!