What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a treatment used within Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that involves the insertion of very fine, sterile, single-use needles at selected acupuncture points on the body.
At Acupuncture & Facial Rejuvenation, treatments are individually tailored following a consultation and Traditional Chinese Medicine assessment. Acupuncture points are selected according to your individual presentation, symptoms and treatment goals.
Kelly provides acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine treatments from her private clinic in Doonan, Noosa Hinterland, just 10 minutes from Noosa and Eumundi. Read my full guide to your first appointment here.
Stop Smoking Acupuncture
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Wanting to quit smoking and looking for additional support?
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Acupuncture may be incorporated as part of an individualised approach to support you while making positive lifestyle changes. This one-off treatment is tailored to you, with a focus on supporting you through cravings and the challenges that can arise when quitting smoking.
Cosmetic Acupuncture​
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Cosmetic acupuncture, also known as facial rejuvenation acupuncture, uses very fine acupuncture needles on the face and selected body points. Treatments are individually tailored and may be chosen by people wanting to support facial and skin wellbeing, including concerns around facial tension, puffiness, dullness and changes associated with the natural ageing process.
Treatment takes a holistic approach, incorporating the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine and considering factors such as general health, stress, sleep and wellbeing.
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Lines and Wrinkles
Fine acupuncture needles are carefully placed using specialised techniques. This creates a gentle micro-stimulation of the skin, encouraging the body’s natural healing response, supporting collagen and elastin production. This approach is used as part of Cosmetic Acupuncture to support skin texture and soften the appearance of fine lines.
Facial acupuncture uses fine needles at carefully selected points on the face and body, with treatment tailored to your individual needs. It may also help address areas of facial tension often associated with our busy lifestyles.
Sagging, Loss of Firmness and Facial Tension
Supporting Skin Rejuvenation
Cosmetic Acupuncture takes a natural, holistic approach to supporting the skin as it changes with age. Fine facial acupuncture needles are carefully placed at selected points, with treatment tailored to your individual skin concerns and overall wellbeing.
Dryness, Flakiness and Dull Skin
Cosmetic acupuncture takes a holistic approach to facial and skin wellbeing. Fine needles are carefully placed at selected facial acupuncture points, with treatment tailored to your individual skin concerns. The focus is on supporting the appearance and condition of the skin while incorporating the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, skin concerns such as breakouts may be considered alongside your overall pattern of health. Using TCM assessment, including pulse and tongue diagnosis, treatment is individually tailored to your presentation.
Facial acupuncture may be incorporated to support skin and facial wellbeing, with particular attention to concerns such as breakouts, the appearance of pigmentation and post-acne marks. Treatment combines facial and body acupuncture as part of a holistic TCM approach.
Acupuncture for Skin Concerns
How it works...
1. Lift and Tone
Target particular muscles of the face using motor points.
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2. Firm and Tighten
Skin and soft tissue by stimulating collagen and elastin production
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3. Circulate and Balance
Blood circulation by encouraging blood flow to oxygenate and revitalise.
Results Timeline...
Weeks 1 and 2
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Generally you will notice hydrated, softer skin with more glow. There may be increased colour to the face before a brighter complexion
Weeks 3 and 4
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There may be a lifting and tightening sensation in the muscles of the face. Fine lines and skin tone may begin to soften as the skin feels more taut. Makeup may stay on for longer.
Weeks 5 to 7
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This is where the results of the stimulation of collagen may be seen. Lines may soften and skin could feel visibly tighter. The face may feel plumper and muscles on the face could feel lifted.
Weeks 8 to 12
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This is where the best overall results may take place. The face may continue to feel firmer, lines may have softened and skin can appear plumper. The skin should be more hydrated with an even complexion and smaller pores. Redness could have diminished.
What to expect
A brief guide to what happens in your Cosmetic Acupuncture treatment...
When your appointment is confirmed you will receive a confirmation email with details of your booking and information about payment facilities and clinic address.
There isn’t much you need to do to prepare for your cosmetic acupuncture session but we do ask that you arrive with clean skin and without makeup.
There is no downtime involved with cosmetic acupuncture, so you are free to resume your normal makeup and skin care routine when you leave the clinic.
Arrival
Please arrive on time and without makeup for your appointment. Ensure you have filled out the online intake form.
Consultation
During your consultation, we will discuss your concerns and assess the face. We also assess your overall health through tongue and pulse diagnosis to determine any health imbalances. You are welcome to ask any questions.
Treatment
Every treatment is different but we will always include appropriate facial acupuncture points and acupuncture points on the body to balance your overall health, hormones and stress levels. LED may
also be used during the needle time to enhance the effect of the acupuncture. Needles are usually left in for about 20 minutes.
We use fine specialised facial needles and treatment is generally painless. There is a risk of bruising but we take the needles out slowly to avoid it where possible. If bruising does occur place ice and arnica on the area. During the treatment you are left to relax and allow the needles to do their magic.
After the needles are taken out, a Jade roller will be used on the face to enhance blood flow and lymphatic drainage.
Then we follow up with a facial mask, massage and ultrasound to increase product absorption.
Time
1 hour is allowed for all Cosmetic Acupuncture appointments.
What to expect with your age ...
20s and 30s
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In your 20s and 30s your skin is at its best, but life is busy and our skin can suffer.
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Cosmetic Acupuncture can help with:
• Dark circles and puffy eyes
• Stress and tension through forehead and brow
• Skin that is looking tired and dull, or that lacks glow
• Dehydrated skin
• Fine lines that are starting to appear
• Acne breakouts & Acne scarring
• Red, sensitive and irritated skin
Cosmetic Acupuncture treatments for patients in their 20s and 30s will focus mostly on increasing blood circulation and movement to the face to brighten and bring back that glow to the skin. Helping fine lines and acne. We recommend: To brighten and hydrate skin: Approximately 3 sessions, 1 week apart. Preventative anti-aging: 4 – 6 sessions, 1 – 2 weeks apart.
Maintenance Every 6 – 8 weeks.
In your 40s
In your 40s, you may begin to notice changes in your skin and facial contours. These can include:
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Reduced firmness in the cheeks and face
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Fine lines around the lips, eyes and forehead
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More noticeable frown lines, crow’s feet and nasolabial folds
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Skin that feels less elastic or appears dry and dull
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Facial tension
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Changes in facial volume
Cosmetic acupuncture treatments are tailored to your skin and concerns. Your treatment may focus on softening the appearance of fine lines, supporting skin hydration and addressing areas where you’ve noticed a loss of firmness. Facial muscle needling may also be included where appropriate.
Recommended treatment plan: Anti-Ageing plus Targeted Areas, once a week for 6–8 treatments.
Maintenance: Every 4–6 weeks, depending on your individual needs.
In your 50s and 60s
Cosmetic Acupuncture in your 50s and 60s recognises that after menopause, you may notice that your face and skin behave differently. The natural process of your body breaking down collagen and elastin speeds up, while the process of building collagen slows down. This can lead to loss of volume, sagging and drooping.
Some common presentations are:
• Sagging and drooping
• Heavy eyelids
• Loss of muscle tone in the face
• Loss of volume
• Folds around the mouth area (marionette lines)
• Deeper lines and wrinkles
• Loss of elasticity – skin lacks bounce
• Crepiness due to excess skin
• Gauntness or hollowness
In your 50s and 60s, a few different techniques may be used to target loss of firmness, lines and wrinkles.
Sagging and drooping may be addressed by targeting motor points in the facial muscles, with the aim of lifting and toning the muscles involved in supporting the face. Acupuncture may also encourage local blood circulation, helping the skin appear softer, more hydrated and glowing.
Recommended: Anti-ageing & targeted areas: 8–12 treatments, 1–2 times a week.
Maintenance: Once every 4 weeks.
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