Cosmetic Treatments
Facial Acupuncture has a rich history in Chinese medicine and some texts for skin health date back to 1121 BC. Today, we know that acupuncture increases blood flow and oxygen and delivers nutrients to the skin for rejuvenation. Microtrauma from needle insertion triggers wound healing and stimulates collagen production improving the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Modalities
Cosmetic Acupuncture
Cosmetic acupuncture is a treatment modality that involves inserting fine acupuncture needles into specific points on the face, head, and neck with the goal of improving facial appearance and skin quality.
The technique aims to enhance facial elasticity, reduce wrinkles, and improve overall skin texture. The reported benefits include reduction in the length and depth of wrinkles, improvement in facial muscle tone, decreased facial edema, tighter pores, and decreased sagging around the eyes, cheeks, chin, and neck. Some studies have shown improvements in nasolabial folds and eye wrinkles.
At Numa Acupuncture, we combine cosmetic acupuncture with body acupuncture, auricular acupuncture, facial gua sha and cupping to treat the skin from the inside out.
Microneedling
Microneedling is a minimally invasive procedure that uses fine needles to create controlled micro-injuries in the skin, stimulating collagen production and tissue remodeling through the wound-healing cascade. Microneedling can increase the absorption of products through the skin by up to 10,000 times, increasing the effectiveness of skin enhancement serums like hyaluronic acid.
Microneedling is used to treat multiple dermatologic conditions including acne scars, surgical scars, wrinkles, sun spots, hair loss and for general skin rejuvenation.
At Numa Acupuncture, we combine microneedling with body acupuncture to support overall wellbeing.
Red Light Therapy
Red light therapy is a treatment in which a specialized device emits specific wavelengths of red and blue light on the skin. Treatment leads to cellular changes in the skin promoting collagen production. Red light therapy speeds healing of the skin and increases cell turnover while improving blood flow.
This therapy treats fine lines and wrinkles, inflammatory and non-inflammatory acne, hair loss, and improves the overall appearance of skin. Cosmetic Acupuncture treatments include red light therapy to enhance results.