acupuncture facial rejuvenation
~ a program for Radiant Aging ~
If you’re looking for a different approach to skin care or Interested in increasing the radiance of your skin while supporting the health of your entire body, let’s talk about acupuncture facial rejuvenation!
The combination of acupuncture on the face followed by cupping, Gua Sha or face massage with body acupuncture is an approach that supports all of your body’s systems as well as promoting radiant aging! Not only will you likely notice an improvement in fine lines, wrinkles, acne blemishes and tone, but you’ll also notice an overall improvement in general vitality!
Here you can see a reduction in the lines of the forehead and crease between the brow. They’re still present, but much less deep.
*This is after one complete series of the Facial Rejuvenation PLUS Program (minus Beauty Dust).
Here we see progress for a patient in her mid-40’s who wanted to focus on evening her skin tone, reducing melasma along her cheeks, under eyes and along the chin and also wanted a reduction in acne scars. Notice the evening of skin tone on her forehead and reduction in prominence of acne scars on the glabella.
*This is after one complete series of the Facial Rejuvenation PLUS Program (minus Beauty Dust).
what is facial rejuvenation?
Facial rejuvenation is a whole body approach to supporting healthy aging. Through the use of acupuncture points on the face, your body’s natural systems are engaged to lift, firm, increase collagen production and promote blood flow to the tissues. This is supported by points on the body to provide constitutional balance that augments your health and supports where you are in your life journey, while also supporting your skin goals.
The programs offered at Wildcrafted Acupuncture & Herbs incorporate the Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture System, a system that’s unique and highly effective it its approach*. The local needles cause microtraumas to the skin which the body interprets as an injury. Fibroblasts are sent in and new collagen and elastin are produced; this helps explain the overall effects of the procedure:
Softer skin + increased radiance and vibrancy
Increased suppleness and elasticity in the skin
Decrease in fine lines and wrinkles
Reduction in redness and more even skin tone
Leveling of deep lines
A ‘lifted’ appearance
Reduction in puffiness and darkness under the eyes
Reduction in acne and rosacea flares
Fading of age spots and melasma
In addition to the cosmetic benefits listed above, you may also notice changes like:
Increased energy
Reduction in hot flashes and night sweats
Improved sleep
Reduced anxiety
Reduction in headaches
*While I have had wonderful success with the folks I have worked with, results vary person to person and, like any medical treatment, are not gauranteed.
“After the first rejuvenation treatment my face felt warm and invigorated. With the treatments that followed, my face glowed more and the lines around my mouth and eyes were softer and smoother. The furrow between my eyebrows didn’t appear as deep and smoothed out. The color and tone of my skin on my face and neck looks and feels healthier!”
Our facial rejuvenation programs
Our Facial Rejuvenation Programs are a minimally invasive approach for those who are seeking a natural approach to “anti-aging” modalities - a term I’d rather rephrase as radiant aging. Let’s be rebels and embrace where we are in life! This approach works best for folks who are in good general health already. If you have other health concerns and are still interested in Facial Rejuvenation, let’s do some work to get those concerns stabilized, then we can move into one of the Programs.
The standard course of Facial Rejuvenation treatments is 2 sessions a week for 5 weeks, with treatments at least 2 days apart, in order to achieve optimal results. An initial office visit is required prior to beginning facial rejuvenation sessions to address your goals and allow us to determine if there are any underlying patterns of disharmony that need to be addressed before starting these sessions.
Sessions are 75-90 minutes and include:
Cleansing of the face prior to session
Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture protocol targeting areas of concern
Body points to balance qi, blood and address the constitution
Facial massage or gua sha with Wai Ke Botanicals, Mei Zen face care and Mount Lai products
Lesson on how to do gua sha at home so you can continue to augment your results daily between sessions
Discussion of foods and supplements that support skin health
Recommendations about daily skin care, lifestyle + self-care changes to help you get the best results possible
These programs are not for you if you have:
Had Botox injections within 6 months
Migraines
A history of seizure disorders
Uncontrolled hypertension
If you’re currently taking blood thinners or bleed/bruise easily
Or have fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, have another serious health concern or are post-chemotherapy.
People who smoke, use alcohol to excess and have extensive sun damage may not get optimal results.
This patient is someone who NEVER stops smiling! She’s such a joy; one of her primary goals was to reduce the lines around her mouth, and look at what a wonderful job we did! She continues to take care of her skin by using the recommended products to nourish her skin and reduce fine lines and wrinkles with daily home Gua Sha. Six months after this photo was taken, she’s still enjoying the benefits of these treatments and her vibrant, glowing complexion!
*This is after one complete series of the Facial Rejuvenation PLUS Program (minus Beauty Dust).
What an amazing reduction in melasma and acne scars! You can also see that the lines of the nasolabial groove and around the mouth became less deep and her skin has much more even tone.
*This is after one complete series of the Facial Rejuvenation PLUS Program (minus Beauty Dust).
In order to maintain results, it is recommended to repeat a 10-session Program one to four times a year depending on your skin, age, lifestyle and overall wellbeing. Whether you decide to do the program once a year or four times a year, regular acupuncture treatments between Programs can help you continue to benefit your general health and look + feel your best!
“The side effects I experienced with the facial rejuvenation program were increased energy and better sleep! I look forward to my next round of sessions!!”
Again, here we see a reduction in the lines around the eye; the lines are much more superficial and the eye itself is more bright and open.
*This is after one complete series of the Facial Rejuvenation PLUS Program (minus Beauty Dust).
Between these two photos we can see that the eyes are more open after a round of 10 sessions with a reduction in the bags under the eyes, a decrease in the lines around the eyes, and more even tone on the cheeks. Don't her eyes look bright and vibrant?!
*This is after one complete series of the Facial Rejuvenation PLUS Program (minus Beauty Dust).
Expectations
It’s important that you understand the results achieved through Facial Rejuvenation can range from subtle to dramatic. You are choosing a natural approach to beauty that is not as visually dramatic as a surgical procedure. If you are signing up for a plan I ask you commit to the entire 5-week program and do your best to follow at home instruction to build new routines and augment the work we do together so that you get the results you want and keep them! Some things to consider:
If you have an event coming up, your last facial rejuvenation session should be at least 2 weeks before your event so your skin has time to heal and any bruising can dissipate.
Invest in a few high quality skin care products you feel really good about and feed your skin. We carry the products used during the sessions; we love them, our patients love them, and I think you will too!
If you are over 50 it’s recommended to do the complete Program at least twice a year to maintain results.
If you are under 50 years old the Program may be completed yearly to address and maintain results unless there is significant sun damage or skin conditions.
Folks with significant sun damage or skin conditions may need to do the complete program at least twice, or more, to see significant results.
“Thank you, Gabi, for introducing the “Gua Sha” method for my face and neck. I now practice Gua Sha on my face and neck each night after I cleanse and apply the Prairie Dawn Serum. My face looks brighter and healthier after each Gua Sha treatment. It really stimulates the blood flow to your face! It works really good on the back of your neck, too!!”
Notice the amazing reduction in wrinkles around the corner of the mouth! The other, deeper lines are now more superficial and the skin overall looks more vibrant, even and hydrated.
*This is after one complete series of the Facial Rejuvenation PLUS Program (minus Beauty Dust).
Wowza!! Just look at the reduction in pigmentation and acne scars on her right cheek!! Her skin looks so amazing - vibrant and hydrated, more even in tone and a shallowing of the nasolabial groove. Her lips also look more relaxed. Overall, she is really happy with the results we were able to achieve with just one Facial Rejuvenation series!
*This is after one complete series of the Facial Rejuvenation PLUS Program (minus Beauty Dust).