WHAT TO EXPECT IN A COSMETIC ACUPUNCTURE SESSION

Cosmetic Acupuncture, also known as Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation has been on my service menu since 2005. This gentle approach to a “no-tox” facial lift supports your body’s inner wisdom by heightening the effects of acupuncture to guide collagen and elastin upward while tuning up your facial muscles to encourage lifting. It is more subtle than Botox and fillers, but is the only facial treatment that utilizes your body’s ability to heal from the inside out. Whether you’re looking to pause Botox and fillers or just investigate a more holistic and heart centered approach to smoothing fine lines, the viewpoint at LK Mind Body Wellness is to meet your skin’s needs with the most appropriate tools.

What a session looks like:

After evaluating your skin, understanding your constitution and learning more about what your skin concerns are, the face is cleansed with a simple cleansing oil or balm. Specific body points are used to enhance any constitutional concerns and to ground your energy. Tiny, hair thin needles are inserted into the face at motor points and specific acu-points to start the process of drawing energy upward. Eyes are covered and a red light panel is placed over your head to enhance the effects of acupuncture at the cellular level. Read more about red light therapy on my sister site here. You will rest with the needles and light for 20-25 minutes.

Needles are removed, facial mist and botanical oils are applied to skin while adjunct therapies like facial gua sha massage, lymphatic massage, or facial cupping are performed.

There is no down time for this treatment. You can go back to regular activities immediately, but as with any acupuncture session, I always suggest allowing the body to reset and keeping the nervous system calm to get the best results.

It is generally recommended to have 10 treatments over 6 weeks to get the best results. Repeat once per year. Ask about our packages.