Cosmetic Acupuncture

Constitutional Facial Acupuncture is a natural, safe, painless and effective treatment for renewing the face as well as the whole body. Fine lines may be reduced, deeper lines softened and bags around neck and eyes firmed. For this procedure , needles are placed at local points on the face, neck and around the eyes to stimulate the body’s natural healing function. The needles stimulate blood and circulation, which improves facial colour and tone.

  • Cosmetic Acupuncture may be added to any regular acupuncture session for an additional 45$ +GST. Please mention this add on if you would like to schedule Cosmetic Acupuncture session along with your regular acupuncture treatment.

“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.”

Confucius

Benefits:

  • Improves collagen production and muscle tone

  • Helps reduce bags and sagging tendencies

  • Helps eliminate fine lines and diminish larger wrinkles

  • Increases local blood and lymph circulation

  • Improves facial colour

  • Reduces stress and promotes total health and well-being

  • Reduces migraines and headaches

How Long is the Treatment?

Constitutional Facial Acupuncture involves the patient in an organic process, in which a series of treatments is necessary to achieve maximal effect. After an initial session, I will evaluate your response, and then can determine the number of follow-up visits that will be required.

After this evaluation, and taking into consideration other variables (such as stress, diet, lifestyle, genetic inheritance, proper digestion and elimination, sleep, emotional balance, and age) the program number and frequency of treatments may be decided. The typical range for frequency are 10 to 20 weekly treatments.

Maintenance Treatments

Within the normal parameters of aging, the completion of a series of treatments should be effective. To ensure the persistence of the results, ongoing maintenance treatments are recommended:

Every 2-3 weeks for 2 months following the completion of a treatment series, then once a month for an indefinite amount of time.

Short and Long-Term Effects of Facial Acupuncture

After the first treatment, one usually observes an increased glow to the complexion, the result of increased Qi and blood flow to the face. The person’s face appears more “open”, there is a clarity in the eyes (“clear Shen”), and the patient appears to be more rested; wrinkles start to lessen and the skin appears more toned.

A significant difference in their appearance can be ascertained following the 5th to 7th treatments; even more marked changes in wrinkles, skin tone, etc. The impression of relaxation and calm is more pronounced; they appear as if they have returned from vacation.