The Face Case: Cosmetic Acupuncture

Ah aging.  The more we learn, the more we go through (and somehow survive), the more we grow as individuals...these life lessons somehow show up on our face.

Thanks a lot, Mother Nature.

We all the want the appearance of glowing, soft, youthful skin.  Fine lines and wrinkles somehow creep up over time and make us appear tired and worn down.   Skin loses its glow and radiance, leaving you forced to pile on the bronzers, illuminators, and 'miracle' creams. Sigh.

There are lots of injectables out there, but I want to present a slightly different solution into your anti-aging realm: acupuncture.  No syringe, no toxins, but a natural stimulant that actually helps your own skin do the work: it smooth out lines, brightens the face, and gets rid of puffiness.

This is a natural, chemical free, and completely organic way to reduce the signs of aging, and can easily take 5-10 years off your face.

Here is how it works:

You book an appointment here and chat to Dr. Stephanie about your concerns.

The areas that need attention and treatment are noted, and a custom blend of acupuncture points, herbs, and supplements are prescribed.



Barely-there, teensy-weensy individual (sterilized, of course) needles are inserted into problem areas in the face.

 Usually this is concentrated in the skin around the forehead, eyes, naso-labial folds, jowels, and neck.

There may also be additional points thoughout the body that might need some attention as well, which will enhance the effect.

I insist on having the most comfortable, most effective needles in my office.  I only use Seirin Acupuncture Needles - widely regarded as the most advanced and patient-friendly (read: painless!!) needles out there.  So, if you are queasy about needles, this is the best way to do it.

The needles will stimulate the body to make collagen and elastin - two components of the skin that make it appear plump, and elastic.  The needles also direct blood and lymph to the face and scalp.

I follow all Cosmetic Acupuncture treatments with a nourishing and relaxing acupressure massage.  This further stimulates blood flow and toxin removal, as well as smooths out wrinkles.  (It also feels incredible)

It will also help prevent further wrinkles from forming by reducing inflammation and improving blood flow to the the face. 

Isn't that amazing?  A real way to get rid of wrinkles. Naturally.

Now, in the same way that you cannot go to the gym once and be fit, cosmetic acupuncture *does* require a few sessions before you start seeing big time changes.  The face will absolutely look fresh and radiant after treatment one, but the fine lines and wrinkles will need a bit more than one go at it!

So, while most patients start noticing changes as early as the first treatment, larger changes often happen around the 6-7th treatment.

I strongly recommend 10-12 treatments to start, and then seasonal 'top-up' sessions to maintain your results.

If you have any questions - please ask in the comment section or email me.  I will feature your questions in an upcoming post!

Be Healthy (and wrinkle-free).

Dr. S