How Acupuncture Works
Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture is a gentle, effective, and safe way to combat the signs of aging without the risk or downtime of surgery or injections.
As we age, the 57 muscles in the face gradually lose their tone and mass causing the sagging, deep wrinkling and tired look associated with aging. Needles placed at acupuncture points stimulate the muscles, and the face lifts itself returning it to a healthier, revitalized, more youthful appearance. The needles placed in the wrinkles create a micro-trauma, which causes collagen to be produced.​
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As early as the Sung Dynasty (960AD-1270AD) acupuncture rejuvenation practices were employed for the Empress and the Emperors. Recently Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation was demonstrated on the Dr. Oz show. (http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/acupuncture-facelift)
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$2000 for 10 sessions (Includes Celluma LED phototherapy)
What can facial acupuncture do for you?
and decrease puffiness
How many treatments are needed?
A typical course consists of 10 treatments.
Treatments are spread out once to twice a week and each generally lasts about 60 minutes.
Some people will start to notice changes after 2 to 5 sessions and most will see and have more lasting results after 7 treatments.
How long do the results last?
Each person's results are unique. However, as a general rule depending upon the overall quality of your health and how you take care of your skin, results can last from 15 months to 5 years. You can extend this with periodic maintenance treatments every 1 to 3 months or repeat an entire course after several years.
Microneedling
What is microneedling?
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A form of percutaneous collagen induction therapy​.
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​A procedure performed using a pen-shaped electrically powered device with tiny needles to place microscopic punctures in the skin and promote natural rejuvenation.​​
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We use the Exceed medical microneedling device which has been FDA cleared for treatment of both facial wrinkles and facial acne scar reduction. Learn more about Exceed here.
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Clinically proven to improve the appearance of wrinkles and acne scars in the majority of people over time.
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Recommended 4 treatments over a period of 12 weeks.
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Minimally invasive without any required downtime.
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Option to include AnteAGE MD growth factor with the treatment.
$375 for a single treatment - $1300 for a course of 4 treatments. $475 for a single treatment with AnteAGE MD growth factor - $1800 for a course of 4 (Includes Celluma LED phototherapy)
Not ready for needles?
Other Treatments Offered
FACIAL GUA SHA & CUPPING
Facial Gua Sha and cupping can be transformative to your appearance either as a stand-alone treatment or as an addition to acupuncture facial rejuvenation. Gua Sha is a technique using pieces of smooth jade stone against the skin to help relax and smooth the muscles and increase blood supply moving stagnant blood and detoxifying the face. Facial rejuvenation cupping is entirely painless and does not leave any bruising as some may believe; small cups especially designed for the face are moved along the face to drain lymphatic fluid, increasing circulation and help the skin regain a healthier appearance.
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$150 per session (30 min)
$200 with Celluma LED phototherapy (60 min)
OBAGI BLUE RADIANCE PEEL
A quick gentle facial peel that uses salicylic acid to exfoliate the upper layer of dead skin cells, stimulating collagen production and resulting in smoother, firmer, and brighter looking skin. It can help reduce fine lines, acne, and dark spots from aging or sun damage without any required downtime. While you may notice a difference after 1 treatment, you may choose to get 4 to 6 treatments 2 to 4 weeks apart to augment results in some cases.
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$125 per session (30 min), $175 with Celluma LED phototherapy (1 hour).
$275 package of 3, $425 with Celluma LED phototherapy
LED Phototherapy
Light emitting diode (LED) phototherapy is the noninvasive painless application of light energy to tissue to obtain therapeutic benefits. Research has shown that phototherapy can increase circulation, decrease wrinkles, decrease inflammation, improve skin tone, texture, and clarity, and kill acne bacteria. The Celluma LED device is based on NASA research and has been FDA cleared to treat a wide variety of conditions including face wrinkles and inflammatory acne. See results of treatments here.
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$400 for 8 sessions (30 minutes per session, 2 times a week for 4 weeks)
