What if you could help
restore the vitality of your
complexion with a facial
and 20 minutes of non-invasive facial acupuncture??
Now you can! Available as part of a regular facial rejuvenation program. Suitable for ageing, lack lustre, acne or pigmented skin.
FAQ's...
If your features are tired, your eyes are baggy and your skin is without luster, yet you do not feel the need for cosmetic surgery, then facial acupuncture may be for you. The freedom from post-treatment downtime and the experience of enhanced vitality contribute to the ever-increasing popularity of this Asian art. If you are willing to try something different and new, you may find that facial acupuncture is the perfect partner in your quest for rejuvenation and renewal.
What is it?
This new modality can enhance not only your physical appearance but also your overall health, giving you a glow that radiates from deep within. While cosmetic acupuncture in Australia is a somewhat new phenomenon, there are nevertheless centuries-old records of it being used in the service of beauty. What’s more, acupuncture’s ability to improve a variety of skin conditions has now been documented in legitimate clinical studies.
What it is
Cosmetic acupuncture may offer is the reduction or erasure of fine lines and the softening of deeper ones. Additionally, patients may experience the firming of jowls and a reduction in the size of under-eye bags. It is not unusual for clients to report enhanced skin tone, increased energy and eyes that sparkle.
Besides addressing a patient’s condition holistically, the practitioner will work locally, inserting painless, ultra-fine needles into--and around--specific wrinkles, acu-points or muscle points, depending on the technique employed.
What it is not.
Is it really a facelift? The answer is an unequivocal no. Nor is it intended to replace a facelift. Cosmetic acupuncture entails no incisions, sutures or acid peels and it will not produce sudden, drastic changes in underlying structures. Remember, it took decades of stress, sun damage and exposure to environmental toxins for your skin to reach a state of crisis, and the damage will not be instantly undone.
What does it feel like?
An initial assessment is taken then a standard facial treatment begins. We cleanse and prepare the skin with organic botanical products the start inserting the needles in the areas required. Soft music soothes the senses and many people fall asleep!
After around 30 min the needles are removed from the face and a herbal astringent masque is applied that will nourish and infuse critical nutrients into the skin for healing and rejevenation containing Vitamins and Herbs. Then a suitable moisturiser and serum is applied along with collagen eye gel and lip formulas.
Pre and post treatment recommendations
It is important not to use high strength glycolic acid on the skin within 3 days before a treatment as this can cause sensitivity.
~ Blood thinning medications are a contraindication to treatment
What does it cost?
Full standard treatments require 1 hour and cost $85.
Packs of 5x or 10x treatment can be purchased for discounted rates.