Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture.

This cosmetic treatment is an extension of traditional acupuncture. It’s said to naturally help make the skin look younger, smoother, and all-around healthier. And unlike injection procedures, facial acupuncture addresses not only signs of ageing, but also the skin’s overall health by hacking into the bodies natural healing abilities.

Facial acupuncture, or “cosmetic acupuncture,” is more beauty-focused in that we are putting needles in the face to stimulate collagen production, improve skin quality, help heal acne, help heal acne scars, but we are also still using body points.

A typical facial acupuncture treatment involves about 40 needles in the face and 12 needles on the body, though that can vary depending on an individual’s skin goals. Needles are left in the skin for about 20 to 25 minutes. Treatment is part of a holistic approach to healing, as it’s said to be able to address skin concerns as well as things like digestive issues or anxiety.

How does facial acupuncture help with anti-ageing? 

Much like when you fall down and cut your skin, your body has a natural healing process that causes the production of new tissue — and the same works with acupuncture. By inserting needles into different points on the face, you are creating painless micro-traumas to the tissue, which in turn tricks the brain into stimulating the production of collagen and elastin that smooths the lines and wrinkles in that area. Collagen production slows down as we age, which can lead to fine lines, wrinkles and a decline in elasticity. Facial acupuncture is said to help with collagen production, which would help treat and prevent the signs of ageing. 

WHAT VISIBLE RESULTS MIGHT YOU SEE FROM COSMETIC ACUPUNCTURE?

While results cannot be guaranteed and vary from person to person, you may see greater radiance and better sculpted facial muscles. In other words, the most well-rested, healthiest and calmest version of yourself. Some other potential aesthetic effects: smoother, healthier skin thanks to that influx of healing collagen.

What do dermatologists say?

“From a rejuvenating perspective, you could think of facial acupuncture as a light dose of micro-needling, which we know stimulates collagen and helps the tone and texture of the skin,” - King, Dermatologist, New York, USA

Facial acupuncture would use fewer needles than a micro-needling treatment but every time you insert a needle, it’s going to activate the wound healing cascade, and that does stimulate collagen and blood flow.