Facial Acupuncture

Facial acupuncture uses ultra-fine sterile needles inserted at specific points on the face and body, based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles. The needles stimulate microcirculation, trigger a mild collagen-building response, and release muscle tension — producing a subtly brighter, more relaxed appearance while supporting overall wellbeing.

Very different mechanism. Botox relaxes muscles pharmacologically; filler adds volume. Facial acupuncture works gradually through the body's own healing response — no pharmaceuticals, no synthetic materials. Results are subtler and more dependent on regular sessions. Many clients combine both — aesthetic treatments for structural change, acupuncture for wellness, stress, and glow.

Minimal. The needles are much finer than medical needles — most clients feel a brief prickle or barely anything. Many find the session so relaxing they fall asleep.

A traditional TCM course is 10 sessions spaced 1–2 weeks apart, followed by monthly maintenance. For wellness concerns (stress, sleep, pain), frequency varies with condition. Your acupuncturist will design a plan at consultation.

Expect improved skin glow, reduced facial tension, softened fine lines, calmer breakouts, and an overall relaxed appearance over a course. It is not a dramatic anti-ageing treatment like laser or filler, but a gentle, cumulative wellness-to-beauty approach.

Generally yes, but spacing is important. We recommend at least 2 weeks between injectables and facial acupuncture, and your acupuncturist avoids acupuncture points directly over filler or Botox-treated areas.