Cosmetic Acupuncture
Cosmetic Acupuncture Treatments
Cosmetic Acupuncture also known as facial rejuvenation acupuncture, is a popular Traditional Chinese Medicine technique used to slow down signs of ageing while improving overall health and wellbeing. Local treatment with very fine needles is used for a more even, glowing complexion, to soften fine lines and wrinkles, to improve hydration of the skin and increase tone and firmness. However, it is also a constitutional treatment, which means it aims to address your body’s overall health and function, nourishing your skin from the inside out.
It works by:
Cosmetic Acupuncture:
- Delays and reduces the effects of facial ageing
- Tightens pores; softens acne scarring
- Reduces fine lines and softens deeper wrinkles
- Brightens the eyes; reduces bags and dark circles under the eyes; lifts drooping eyelids
- Lifts drooping and sagging
- Improves hormonal imbalance to reduce acne or post-menopausal skin related issues
- Improves muscle tone, firmness and elasticity of the skin
- Reduces stress which can show on your face; promotes overall health and wellbeing
- Eliminates puffiness; improves dull and tired looking skin
- Nourishes and moistens the skin from the inside, resulting in a healthier complexion and a natural glow
- Improves facial complexion and evens out skin tone; decreases pigmentation
How many sessions will I need?
Every person responds very differently to the treatment and usually the healthier you are, the faster and better your results will be because you are responding more rapidly due to your body functioning at its best and giving you the most optimal response.
It is important to understand that Cosmetic Acupuncture is not a “cure” and it will never eliminate all signs of ageing, but when you start glowing from the inside out people will likely begin to ask you what you have been using on your skin.
Usually you can see an improvement in skin tone and colour after the first 1-2 sessions. However, more substantial and visible results may require about 5-7 treatments. Thereafter maintenance sessions are recommended every 4 to 8 weeks. By keeping this up, the results can last for years.
Are there any side effects or contraindications?
- Contagious skin disease
- Hemophilia
- Straight after other facial rejuvenation therapies such as Botox, surgery, microdermabrasion or laser treatment
If you are unsure whether Cosmetic Acupuncture would be beneficial for you, we invite you to contact us as Julia will be more than happy to discuss your individual circumstances.
Gemma Wang, our Cosmetic Acupuncturist, is committed to using only the finest quality facial acupuncture needles for your face, which along with a very gentle needling technique, minimises discomfort during the treatment while achieving optimum treatment results. Cosmetic Acupuncture treatments are health fund claimable.
Success Rating
A 1996 report in the International Journal of Clinical Acupuncture stated that, with one course of treatments, 90% of the 300 individuals in the trial had a noticeable effect, including levelling of wrinkles, elasticity of facial muscles, a more delicate skin and a healthy, glowing complexion. An overall rejuvenation and sense of wellbeing was also reported.
