FACIAL ENHANCE® Cosmetic Acupuncture

Botox injections to erase facial lines are commonplace today but facial acupuncture, a treatment that’s been used for thousands of years in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is becoming increasingly popular as a natural alternative to plastic surgery and Botox.

From acne to ageing, cosmetic acupuncture boasts a host of facial benefits.

Acupuncture needles are a well-accepted treatment in the West for migraines or stress but facial acupuncture for aesthetic purposes is a more recent phenomenon.

A cosmetic acupuncture treatment will concentrate on points and muscles of the face to improve the elasticity of your skin and general overall appearance.

During the treatment, your Facial Enhancement Acupuncture practitioner will also needle constitutional points on your legs, arms and body; these are the points that will help to balance and harmonise your inner elements.

Studies published in the International Journal of Clinical Acupuncture in 1996 showed that: “…of 300 people who received Facial Acupuncture, 90% demonstrated marked results after only their first treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is involved in cosmetic acupuncture?

The next step is Facial Acupuncture. During the facial acupuncture stage specially designed needles are placed strategically into the skin of the face, ears and scalp depending on the facial symptoms

This process rejuvenates the skin, improving collagen, elasticity and brightening the complexion.

Clinical research has shown the needles we use can significantly improve the appearance of acne scarring. Facial acupuncture has other advantages too: it hydrates the skin, encourages cellular regeneration and can help mitigate common unpleasant skin conditions such as psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema, and chloasma.

We follow this up with acupressure points and a firming/lifting facial massage.

The final step is Anti-Ageing Face Mask & Cryoglobes

What can it do?

Crow’s feet:

Cosmetic acupuncture can create firmer and more resilient skin around the eyes. By encouraging collagen and elastin production

Frown Lines:

When it comes to the forehead, acupuncture employs different techniques to address frown lines. By making them more relaxed, and increase hydration, for a smoother forehead.

Nasolabial folds (or smile lines):

Facial Enhance Acupuncture will enhance the firmness and volume of skin. We increase volume in the face giving a younger, fresher looking face and lifting the naso-labial folds. Facial Enhance Acupuncture enhances bone nutrient support and increase skin thickness.”

Lip lines and loss of volume:

There are some special techniques that can be used with cosmetic acupuncture to plump up the lips, naturally volumising the mouth muscles.

For best results – 1-2 treatments per week for 5-10 weeks and then move on to a maintenance programme

Lip lines and loss of volume:

There are some special techniques that can be used with cosmetic acupuncture to plump up the lips, naturally volumising the mouth muscles.

For best results – 1-2 treatments per week for 5-10 weeks and then move on to a maintenance programme

Scar reduction plan

Needles are used to break down the scar tissue, which reduce it in size and thickness for a smoother more natural appearance. Also, the energy and blood flow through the scarred areas is re-established.

Women with Hysterectomy scars benefit greatly.

Anyone who has had body piercing scars, surgery scars, scars from trauma, benefit greatly from scar treatment. Facial scars are especially important to reduced in size.

For best results – 2 treatments per week for 5-10 weeks (depending upon the severity)

Acne Reduction Plan

Facial Enhance Acupuncture can significantly help acne skin. It detoxifies the skin as well as improving the immunity of the skin against bacteria. I offer this with the addition of Blue LED light Therapy.

How long does the visible improvement last?

The effects of Facial Acupuncture Rejuvenation are cumulative and last up to 3-5 years after a course of 10 treatments, with maintenance.

Each client will be different, but usually each client will need maintenance treatments once per month or once per season depending on their homecare.

How should I prepare?

Clients should eat (but not overeat) before an acupuncture treatment and should wear comfortable clothes. I will need to raise trouser legs to the knee. Refrain from rigorous exercise for at least two hours before and after treatment. Alcohol consumption is not advised. An evening Facial Acupuncture session may keep you awake at night, so I recommend a session earlier in the day if possible.

Flex MD LED Add-on

Whilst the needles are still in place, we can add our latest technology – Dermalux Flex MD. The Flex can significantly improve the results patients experience.

This form of light treatment is already widely used in conventional medicine and is known for its holistic healing properties as well as being proven to have anti-inflammatory benefits, too – meaning that not only can it significantly reduce wrinkles and improve skin tone, improve lymphatic drainage, increase collagen and elastin production, it can also ease joint and muscle pain and mitigate the discomfort of arthritis.

What does it cost?

Facial Enhance Acupuncture £70 per session / £37.50 half session

5 treatment Block £315

Thalgo Face Palp Add-on – £30

Coollift Add-on – £50