Does Cosmetic Acupuncture hurt?
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by Aimee Mickelburough
Does Cosmetic Acupuncture hurt?
This is a common question that I am asked.
Most of the time, you can’t feel a thing.
If you do it will be like a tiny prick which can be felt when the needle is initially inserted into the skin which will disappear in a second and the rest of the treatment will be painless and relaxing.
How many sessions will I need?
Depending on your goals, age and condition of the skin this answer varies.
A rough guide:
20s-30s - Soften & Brighten skin - 3-4 sessions, 1 – 2 weeks apart.
Preventative Antiaging - 4-6 sessions, 1-2 weeks apart, maintenance every 4-6 weeks
40s - Anti aging and targeted areas - 6 – 8 treatments, 1x a week. Maintenence every 4-6 weeks
Over 50s - Anti-aging and targeting areas - 8-12 treatments, 1-2x a week, maintenance every 4 weeks.
I've had Botox, can I still come in for a treatment?
Facial acupuncture can still be performed in areas where Botox has been used by working more superficially within the skin and avoiding deeper muscle layers.
Treatments can also focus on other areas of the face unaffected by Botox.
Is there any downtime after Cosmetic Acupuncture?
There is no downtime required after a session, but a common side effect is flushing of the face which will usually go down in an hour.
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