Facial Acupuncture
/What is facial acupuncture and how does it work?
Cosmetic acupuncture utilizes a holistic health approach to achieve healthy, glowing, and vibrant skin. It can be used to optimize skin health and aging without the use of injectables or fillers, which are not necessarily everyone’s preferred options.
Facial acupuncture approaches beauty in two ways: One, internal health of the patient. Digestive strength, hormone function, sleep, stress, physical tension, hydration, and nutrition. Plus, the use of acupuncture points optimize the circulation of qi and blood through the face. The needles are inserted into the dermis of the skin, where they can directly microdamage and therefore stimulate new growth to the collagen and elastin matrix (just a bit further than the superficial approach microneedling uses), or into the muscle where they relax the tissue to soften deeper lines of expression. Results with concerns such as acne or aging can vary from patient to patient, but the majority of women we work with when it comes to cosmetic acupuncture have tried and exhausted other options (acne) or are hoping to recover from or choose a different healthy aging method than those offered at traditional med spas.
Check out the following testimonial from a patient of ours:
"I was battling a pretty severe and lasting case of adult acne. I'd had clear skin for years prior, and this totally took me by surprise. All the gels, ointments, and medications I kept trying were draining my skin of moisture and resilience, as well as my pocketbook. Appointment after appointment with "skincare experts" led to allergic reactions and more irritation, not to mention a complete suck of all my time and energy. So I turned to Balance Thistle. Now understand, I really hate needles. I get nauseous and extremely anxious around them - in any form. I had never tried acupuncture before in my life - had never planned to, but I was getting desperate, and I trusted Meghan, so I figured it couldn't hurt more than what I had already been through.
I can't even explain my amazement after just my first visit. I knew it was supposed to take a few weeks before I saw results, but I could tell my skin was reviving right after the first session. I walked out knowing for certain I was returning. Two months later and my skin was not only clear - but healthier than I had experienced in a long time. I was also ready to try a regular health session of acupuncture and I have never looked back - I feel like I have another tool in my belt for my health, and this one really delivers as promised! Even with my continual clear skin years later, I return for all the other benefits I have discovered."
-Laura
What we hope to help our cosmetic acupuncture patients with includes aging the skin gracefully, optimizing internal health for an outward glow, reviving and revitalizing tired skin, and boosting confidence levels!
We’ve seen Gwyneth, Katy Perry, Jennifer Aniston, and many Hollywood celebs tout the benefits of facial acupuncture. But if you want to see a little bit on how trendy it is, check out these articles:
https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/beauty/skincare/a27304201/facial-acupuncture-cosmetic-benefits/
https://goop.com/beauty/skin/acupuncture-facial/
https://camillestyles.com/style/cosmetic-acupuncture-facial/
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/facial-acupuncture-aging-acne-botox_l_5cb4ba35e4b0ffefe3b4b225
https://www.wellandgood.com/facial-acupuncture/
Want to know more on why we brought this unique service to Balanced Thistle? Read our first blog post on cosmetic acupuncture as an alternative to botox.