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Cosmetic Acupuncture: All your questions answered
“Have you been doing something different? You look like you have a glow on you. You look refreshed. Something looks different.” These are typical words you’ll hear when you start getting cosmetic acupuncture treatments.
Why is that? Acupuncture helps stimulate Qi and Blood flow (circulation), while Cosmetic acupuncture stimulates collagen production by causing micro trauma (painless), known as collagen induction therapy which is a great natural alternative to Botox. This will help plump the skin, brighten the complexion and minimize the look of pores.
The increased oxygen and blood flow will reduce puffiness and facial swelling as stagnant fluid is being circulated to help brighten the skin. The result? Rejuvenated, healthy and glowing skin.
Other areas of skin concerns that patients come in with and see results with are fine lines, wrinkles, hyper pigmentation, acne, rosacea and dullness.
What to expect when you book an Initial Cosmetic Acupuncture Treatment?
- A full body initial consultation along with main skin concerns, because your health is more than just skin/facial deep, we treat the whole body along with any imbalances.
- Facial Gua Sha that will help stimulate Qi and blood flow and aid in gentle lymphatic draining.
- Insertion of fine sterile stainless steel needles into certain motor points and traditional acupuncture points.
- Celluma LED light therapy to help supercharge the cells.
- Facial cupping to further enhance Qi and Blood flow (circulation).
As an added benefit, the Celluma LED light therapy (FDA approved) is used while the acupuncture needles are inserted to enhance cellular regeneration. The Celluma LED therapy is customizable to accelerate tissue repair, or treat acne prone skin by killing acne bacteria and decreasing inflammation.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Main benefits of Cosmetic Acupuncture:
- Stimulate Collagen production
- Increase firmness and tightness of skin and reduce fine lines + wrinkles
- Increase smoothness and improve skin texture
- Improve skin tone and balance out surface irregularities
- Relax tight muscles that cause wrinkles
- Reduce hyper pigmentation caused by sun damage
- Reduce pore size
- Reduce symptoms of acne
Is this treatment for you, and is it too early to start in my 20’s or 30’s?
This treatment is definitely for you if you’re looking for preventative care and want to maintain the youthfulness of your skin. The first signs of skin aging usually starts in your mid twenties to early thirties, where collagen and elastin start to break down. This is actually the ideal time to start as your face is also like the rest of your body where it has tremendous muscle memory.
Recommended treatments needed:
20-30’s – 3-4 consecutive treatments, once a week with maintenance once every 4-8 weeks.
40’s+ 4-6 consecutive treatments, once a week with maintenance once every 4 weeks.
Are you intrigued and want to experience the benefits of Cosmetic Acupuncture? Click the book now button to schedule an appointment with me or book a Complimentary 15 minutes Discovery Call with me if you have more questions.