Microneedling (aka collagen-induction therapy) is a nonsurgical treatment that uses very fine short needles to penetrate your skin’s surface to improve its appearance and encourage rejuvenation. The needles are on a head, which we attach to the tip of a CIT pen – when the device is turned on, we run this over your skin with serum, and it oscillates at a depth we choose (different depths are consider medical, which licensed acupuncturists can perform in WA state). This treatment creates “micro traumas” in the skin, which triggers the skin’s repair response to start producing collagen, elastin and new skin cells. Depending on the depth of the needle penetration, this can offer skin rejuvenation levels from the simple enhancement of product absorption to the clinical treatment of scars and wrinkles.
Read moreCosmetic Acupuncture Vs. Botox
What is the difference between cosmetic acupuncture versus botox? Are they even comparable? Yes and no! Since I am an acupuncturist and specialize in cosmetic acupuncture, my opinions are a bit biased of course, but I will do my best to give you the most neutral outlook! Let’s look at a few things…
Read moreHow To Get Glowing Skin At Home!
How can I get more glowing skin at home and in-between my cosmetic acupuncture sessions?
Here are a few that I often suggest to patients!
1. Look at your Vitamin C and protein intake!
These are both pretty essential building blocks for building collagen! My preference always is whole food, like add a little boiled chicken to your meals each week or bone broth to bases like sauté veggies with bone broth, add it to your oatmeal, etc. For my veggie folks, make sure you’re getting a lot of good, whole protein sources and not just powders & supplements! You can add strawberries, citrus fruits, spinach, broccoli, and peppers to your diet (eat the rainbow every week, if you’re not seeing a lot of color in meals, check out the produce section in the grocery store!).
Read moreCelluma Before And After Photos!
So you’ve heard me talk about Celluma, but does it really work? In my clinical and personal experience, YES it absolutely does!
Some things I love about these devices:
Increases collagen production
Reduces fine lines and wrinkles
Destroys and kills acne bacteria
Energizes damaged cells to accelerate and improve results
Leaves your skin glowing!
All About Hydrojelly Masks!
Hydrojelly Masks - A Luxurious Addition to Your Cosmetic Acupuncture Session!
What is a Hydrojelly Mask?
I get this question all the time and I love these hydrojelly masks so much!
They are made with all natural plant ingredients, herbs & electrolytes and are rich in minerals like potassium, magnesium and sodium! Made primarily from kelp and seaweed (cool!), they hydrate and soothe the skin and are the perfect add-on to your cosmetic acupuncture session.
Drinking water won’t always hydrate the skin, especially if your electrolyte balance is off - these add and seal moisture into the skin and balance electrolytes! Other ingredients like oats, rice and willow bark soothe, cleanse, lightly exfoliate and astringe the face as well!
Read moreCosmetic Acupuncture Before and After Photos
I wanted to share some cosmetic acupuncture before & after photos from my practice! I am not a photographer, nor do I have fancy equipment, so I just did my best taking them at the same time in very natural light. These were taken with patient permission, of course! And thank you so much to my willing participants!
Read moreHow many cosmetic acupuncture treatments do I need?
How many cosmetic acupuncture treatments do I need?
You can see below in this amazing photo, results after just ONE session! WOW! (Admittedly, we both laugh-cried afterwards). But the question is, does it last? The answer is, yes and no. Ha! What do I mean then?
Read moreWhat is Cosmetic Acupuncture?
What is Cosmetic Acupuncture?
Cosmetic acupuncture, also called Facial Rejuvenation, is a gentle, effective way to combat the signs of aging without surgery or injections. It boosts collagen, encourages lymph flow and increases circulation in the skin! It is not a traditional facial with extractions & peels, but involves inserting hair-thin needles into the face (facial acupuncture), facial cupping/gua sha, and massage. The result is that your face looks more like you, which these other methods don’t! It also doesn’t pump your body full of chemicals, does not paralyze the facial muscles (like Botox injections do), and you don’t have to risk surgery or long recovery times. Your face will generally look more toned, brighter, and have a more even complexion.
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