Cosmetic acupuncture (also known as facial rejuvenation acupuncture or acupuncture facelift) was performed on the Empress and Emperor's concubines to preserve their youth and beauty. These treatments were based on the fact that acupuncture and herbal therapy had been used for many years in the successful treatment of Bell’s palsy, stroke, and other cases of facial paralysis and loss of sensation. If acupuncture can lift a drooling mouth or a drooping eyelid on an severely impaired person with serious lack of local circulation then imagine what it can do for a relatively healthy person with sagging skin and wrinkles. With the increasing preoccupation with appearance, treatments have again been adapted for more cosmetic purposes. Acupuncture facial rejuvenation still relies on the same principles as regular acupuncture. The root issues of hormonal imbalance, stress, etc. are still addressed. The difference is that points are added to stimulate the flow of Qi (circulation) in the face and superficially to the skin.

In addition to acupuncture, in our cosmetic acupuncture treatments we often utilize photorejuvenation, chinese herbs, and facial cupping providing faster and longer lasting results.

Cautions and Contraindications

Headache or serious illness must be resolved prior. Rejuvenation requires extra energy to rebuild itself which are already being consumed when ill.

As with regular acupuncture we do our best not to bruise but bruising is always a possibility when piercing the skin. This is a temporary condition.

Results require that there be adequate protein intake in the diet so that the body has a store of energy from which to draw.

Pricing

Facial Acupuncture

Customized treatments may include a varying combination of face and body acupuncture, a Chinese herbal compress, facial cupping, and photorejuvenation. Biweekly series of 10 required for best results.
90 minute treatment      $150
Series of 10, get free skincare regiment        $1500