What is Cosmetic Acupuncture?
Cosmetic Acupuncture is a natural, holistic method to slow aging of the skin. When the fine sterile needles are inserted to the facial area, this can stimulate more collagen production and bring more blood flow to the fascial area. Cosmetic acupuncture is usually paired with lifestyle and self-maintenance, so that patients can naturally lift their wrinkles, relax facial muscle, and brighten their complexion.
The procedure of cosmetic acupuncture uses the system from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in order to treat the whole body. When the root of a person is good, it shows on the branch.
Who is this for?
It can be for anyone except for pregnant patients who wants a more holistic and non invasive way to prevent ageing of the skin, reduce wrinkles, reduce acne, and improve skin tones and complexion.
Are there any Side-Effects?
The most common side effect from cosmetic acupuncture is bruising. However, even though rare, there may be local inflammation, or exacerbated of existing conditions.
Contraindications
Taking blood thinners, cancer, epilepsy, pregnancy, had botox or fillers (2-3 weeks beforehand) are contraindicated with this treatment method.
How many Sessions do I need?
Even though visible changes may be seen from the 6th treatment, because every individuals are different, treatment plans can range from 6-14 sessions.
How long do the results last?
Can last 3-5 years with maintenance
Visit Frequency:
Depending on individuals, twice or once per week
Maintenance Frequency:
After the 6-14 sessions, patients are recommended a maintenance once per Month
Price:
Original Price of Initial Cosmetic Acupuncture: $175
Original Price of Follow Up Cosmetic Acupuncture $150
NOW
$87.5 on Initial Treatment
$105 on 2nd Treatment
What is Face-Lift Acupuncture?
Face-Lift Acupuncture does not make any diagnosis of the body, and mainly focuses on the reconstruction between the dermis and muscle layer of the skin.
By using a special technique and needle in the hypodermis layer, it helps with separating the skin and muscle layers of the skin. When new blood can then flow in, reconstruction then occurs. Depending on individuals, when there is more fat in the area, this technique helps with naturally repositioning and redistributing the fat and blood.
Who is this for?
This treatment method is for patients who wants an effect similar to facial lift. Since Face-Lift acupuncture is a set, this covers several aspect of the face including double chin, marionette lines, nasolabial folds, mid cheek groove, saggy jowls, and malar mound.
We cannot treat only one area of the face because the results will not be as effective as compared to when working on the set of area.
Are there any Side-Effects?
Bruising is the most common side effect, and is also very common for the bruising to appear 2-3 days after treatment. In this case, it is best to let the bruise resolves itself within few weeks. It is very important to not let your face touch water and rub the area that has been needled for at least 24 hours after treatment.
Contraindication
Pregnancy, have any types of bleeding disorders, patients with pacemaker, cancer, epilepsy, severe menopause symptoms, uncontrolled high blood pressure, any severe internal issues or diseases, local infections are contraindicated with this treatment method.
How many Sessions do I need?
This depends on individuals, however typically 3-5 sessions are needed.
How long do the results last?
Can last 10 years with maintenance
Visit Frequency:
Once per month
Maintenance Frequency:
Once per Month
Price:
(Original $250)
NOW
$125 on Initial Treatment
$175 on 2nd Treatment
Please refrain from rubbing the needled area, touching water on the face for 24 hours after the treatment.
Please also, reduce eating sugar, omega6 oil, white bread, refined carbohydrates, red meat, processed meat, organ meat, and drinking sugary juice, for 2-3 days.
Typically, there isn’t too many to avoid other then drinking alcohol, smoking, or intense workout right afterwards.
With bruising, it is best to let the bruise resolves itself within few weeks. Usually, bruises can be handled by gently rubbing the area or applying arnica gel.
To reduce inflammation, you can put potato slices on the face up to 20 minutes, 3 times per day to help with inflammation, or bruises.
Since this treatment is for cosmetic reasons, Cosmetic Acupuncture is usually not covered by insurance. Please call your Insurance Company to see if Cosmetic Acupuncture is covered or not.