Facial Rejuvenation

"Acupuncture Face-lifts" with hot towel, facial lymph drainage, massage and microcurrent stimulation -You will look younger as collagen fills in the wrinkles and your facial muscle tone improves without surgery.
Yes, without surgery! This isnt surgery, it doesnt remove skin nor leave scars, nor leave you needing a recovery time from swelling and bruising. 

This treatment is painless for most and you will find that it is extremely relaxing.
Facial Acupuncture increases blood and lymph flow in the face, and helps collagen development giving you a more youthful appearance, improving acne breakouts and decreasing stress.

To gain the best results you will need to commit to a series of treatments that are generally between 45min and 1.25 hours long. This is not covered by insurance. ​
What to expect:
In these treatments, you will receive up to 20 minutes of gentle relaxing facial lymph massage, and up to 20 min. of facial micro-current stimulation and then acupuncture with ultra fine needles mostly in your face but usually some in your arms and legs. Micro-current stimulation uses wand electrodes to further increase blood and lymph flow in the face. 
The frequency of visits is twice a week for the initial 2 weeks and at the beginning of every treatment we see how you are responding. ​
How do you prepare for these treatments?
You should drink the designated amount of water for the couple of days before the treatment close to 50 percent of your body weight in ounces (a 150 pound individual should drink approximately 75 ounces, just over 2 liters). Additionally, eating foods that are rich in collagen and minerals would be helpful. Avoiding as much sugar, grains, alcohol and dairy as you can.
You should wear appropriate comfortable clothing. 

Microneedling

 AKA Collagen induction therapy
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This minimally invasive treatment stimulates the skin's natural healing process and remodels the skin. 

The creation of intentional microtraumas stimulates collagen and elastin production and enhances the absorption of skin care products by up to 2000%. This treatment overall effect is a more even skin tone that appears firmer with a healthy glow.

​The number of treatments that are needed depends on age, skin care goals and overall skin condition. By the time we are in our 30's collagen production decreases 1%/yr.  By our 40's collagen  production is greatly diminished leading to sagging skin, fine lines and wrinkles. Diet, water intake and sun exposure also have their effects.
 Most notice effects 3 monthly treatments. More Treatments may be necessary depending on goals. The speed of cellular turnover, how quickly the cells renew also depends on age with each decade adding a month to how quickly you will see the improvement.
Follow ups should be 4-5 weeks apart.

The Beauty of Microneedling is that your skin will start...

​to produce more of it's own collagen with dramatic and long lasting effects improving your skin texture.

Results that you will notice:

  • Reduced appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
  • Improvement of hyperpigmentation & age spots
  • Decreased sun damage
  • Decreased pore size
  • Diminished scars​
As part of an Acupuncture Facial Session we can discuss the benefits of Microneedling & Nanoneedling in reference to your skincare goals.

Nanoneedling

is beneficial between microneedling treatments to continue improving the the skin texture and product absorption. It is safe during pregnancy. It isn't as deep of a treatment and uses finer needles. It can be performed every couple weeks including the day of microneedling. The Day of microneedling, nanoneedling is done on the lips and under the eyes.
​Microneedling is Contraindicated During Pregnancy
Preparing for your Microneedling session:
Wait 2 weeks after BOTOX and Dermal fillers.
​One week prior to your appointment stop:
  • ​topical retinoids
  • exfoliating products
  • topical acids and peels
  • direct sun exposure
  • laser treatments
  • facial waxing

You Are Beautiful...Glow