Cosmetic Acupuncture
Cosmetic Acupuncture
Cosmetic acupuncture uses very fine needles on the face, together with points on the body chosen from a Chinese medicine diagnosis. People come in with concerns about their skin and face, and the body points are used for their general health at the same time. Results vary.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happens during a treatment?
Your first treatment will include an initial assessment to make a diagnosis using Chinese Medicine theory. The diagnosis guides the whole treatment. Initial consultations are longer than follow up treatments as the practitioner will take a detailed history and discuss any other health concerns you may have. This is an ideal time to discuss possible treatment plans and make sure Cosmetic Acupuncture is suitable for you.
During the treatment very fine disposable needles are used on the body to address imbalances found in your diagnosis. Only very small needles are used on the face, where the focus is on problem areas such as wrinkles or acne scarring, for example. After the needles have been inserted you just relax for 20-30 minutes and let the acupuncture take effect.
2. Does it hurt?
The needles are so fine that they cause little or no pain. If you do not like a particular point we can simply remove the needle. Most people feel a slight sensation rather than pain, and you rest quietly once the needles are in.
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3. Is it safe?**
The needles we use are all sterile, single use (individually wrapped) and of a high quality. Please let us know if you have any medical conditions or are taking medication as this may affect our ability to treat you.Very rarely the patient develops a tiny bruise which is not harmful and will heal.
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4. Are there any other benefits to treatments?**
The body points are chosen for your general health, so if you have other health complaints we can look at them at the same time. It is important to discuss other health issues during the initial consultation, because in Chinese medicine the treatment takes the whole body into account.
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5. How many treatments will I need?**
Cosmetic acupuncture is gentle and is usually done as a course of treatments, often somewhere between 6 and 12. How many you need depends on your goals, and you can discuss it with your practitioner. Results vary.
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6. How long is each treatment?**
Your very first consultation and treatment will last for 1.5-2 hours, with subsequent visits lasting one hour and a half.