The TCM theory is that the body's motivating energy, the qi, diminishes with age, causing a reduction in nourishment and support to the skin. In order to stimulate the skins nourishment, tiny, hair-fine acupuncture needles, are used to stimulate the flow of qi, and are inserted into specific points on the face, targeting the treatment areas. This procedure hydrates and plumps the skin,stimulating the cells to lay down new collagen fibres under the wrinkles thereby filling them in and preventing new ones from forming. Facial acupuncture also treats baggy eyelids, dark circles around the eyes, discoloured skin, scars and other blemishes. The facial is accompanied by an individual body treatment which targets weaknesses in digestion, immunity etc.
Acupuncture can't replace invasive surgery, but is a far safer and less painful procedure with no risks or side effects. The advantages of facial rejuvenation acupuncture is that as a treatment it is both accessible and affordable.
Some clients may experience slight discomfort when the needles are inserted, and temporary, mild bruising after treatment.