FACIAL REJUVENATION ACUPUNCTURE

WHAT IS FACIAL REJUVENATION ACUPUNCTURE?

Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture (FRA) is a style of acupuncture utilizing hair-thin facial needles to help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, brighten faded skin, clear blemishes and blackheads, reduce puffiness and swelling, and tighten the skin of the face and neck.  FRA has been performed since the Sung Dynasty (~1000AD) and was often sought out by nobles and royalty of that time period. Research shows that FRA increases local circulation to assist in bringing vital nutrients to the skin while also helping remove cellular waste from the area.  FRA also increases local collagen production to help firm and tighten the skin, which causes a reduction in fine lines.   Although the treatment is centered on improving facial appearance, the patient is treated constitutionally by using points located in different areas of the body to help with stress and hormonal imbalance among many other concerns.  

WHAT IS THE COURSE OF TREATMENT?

Generally, a course of treatment consists of twelve (12) weekly treatments; however, results may start to appear after the first treatment.  It is recommended to have regular maintenance treatments at six-month intervals, which could help prolong the results for up to five or ten years.  Each patient will also receive a personalized supplement protocol to assist with skin rejuvenation and overall health. Lifestyle counseling, diet, and exercise may also be incorporated into the patient protocol.

WILL IT HURT?

A common misconception with acupuncture is that it will be painful or uncomfortable.  This is absolutely NOT true.  The size of each needle is roughly the width of a single hair.  Around 40 acupuncture needles can fit into the tip of one hypodermic needle (a needle used to withdraw blood).  The only sensation you should typically feel is heaviness or achiness around the needle insertion site.  Typically patients report that acupuncture sessions are very relaxing – sometimes to the point where a patient will fall asleep during the treatment.  Our goal is to ease your pain, so if at any time a needle feels uncomfortable, the needle will be either repositioned or removed.