Cosmetic acupuncture is also known as acupuncture facial rejuvenation. It’s the use of traditional acupuncture to slow the signs of aging in your face, tune up your skin, and to bring back that youthful glow to your cheeks. Cosmetic Acupuncture is a great alternative to or support of Botox or surgery.
Acupuncture is performed by a trained and certified chiropractor using sterile hair-thin needles. While there will be some needles inserted into the face, many will be applied to the body to balance the Qi (the body’s energy) and promote all around health and wellness. Once the needles are placed, the patient relaxes for 20 minutes before the needles are removed. Needles may be applied to:
The practitioner will return to the room to remove the needles. After the needles are removed, the microcurrent facial massage begins. *This device will not be used on pregnant patients or those who have a pacemaker.
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Great article about cosmetic acupuncture. “This treatment is non-invasive and painless, which can set it apart from injections. However, a large difference is how this treatment continues to work on improving elasticity of the skin after the needles have been removed.”
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Dr. Rachel has studied under Shellie Goldstein, L. Ac. of Hamptons Cosmetic Acupuncture And Wellness Center and Avazzia