Reveal your most vibrant self with Cosmetic Acupuncture

Mei Zen = "Beautiful person"

Cosmetic Acupuncture treatment is 45 minutes to an hour long and includes a gentle face cleanse, placement of acupuncture needles. The Needles are retained for 30 minutes while you relax under LED light therapy (Picture to left). The treatment concludes with facial Gua Sha and cupping. Because acupuncture works to balance the body, needles may be placed on the Body to address skin conditions or underlying conditions, not only the face. 

Mei Zen benefits:

• More vibrant skin: plumper, brighter, and tighter skin.
• Increased blood circulation for radiant complexion.
• Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
• Improves elasticity.
• levels out deep wrinkles.
• Improves neck and jawline.
• Reduction of puffiness.
• Improvement of skin conditions.
• Fades age spots
• Minimizes scarring.

Hidden Benefits:

• Less anxiety.
• improvement of mild depression symptoms.
• More balanced emotions.
• More energy.
• Improved sleep.

Recommended course of treatments

The treatment program consists of 10 sessions. The first treatment  is an hour long and consists of an initial intake to discuss areas of concern and goals for the treatment, followed by your fist cosmetic acupuncture treatment. After the initial treatment, the following 9 treatments will be scheduled twice a week for 5 weeks. Frequently missed appointments will significantly reduce the results. After completing the Series, follow up treatments are recommended once a month to maintain your results. 

Transform the appearance of your abdomen and improve digestion. Small needles are placed in specific acupuncture points on your abdomen to help tone and speed up metabolism. Additional needles may be placed on your body to compliment the treatment.

Benefits of Mei Zen Abdominal Rejuvenation:

• Tightens and tones abdominal muscles.
• Lessens the appearance of stretch marks or Caesarian scars. 
• Weight loss.
• Improved digestion.
• Increased libido.
• Fertility. 

This is a 3 month minimum program. For best results that last, it’s recommended 2 treatments a week for 6 weeks, then once a week for 6 more weeks.  more Treatments may be necessary depending on the body and goals your wanting to achieve. 

Herbal, dietary recommendations, and lifestyle coaching is included to help you reach your weight loss and wellness goals. 

* Microneedling may be recommended to diminish stretch marks. 

Microneedling, also known as "Epidermal Collagen Induction therapy", is a minimally invasive facial rejuvenation treatment that uses a device containing fine needles to puncture the epidermis. Each puncture creates a channel that triggers the body to heal the microtraumas and plump the skin by producing new collagen and elastin.

Microneedling can improve:

- Fine lines and wrinkles

-Skin texture, enlarged pores

- Acne scarring

-Hyperpigmentation, dark spots, sun damage, uneven skin tone

- Stretch marks

- Dull skin

~Micorneedling increases the absorption of facial products up to 2000%.

~ Microneedling increases circulation.

The Microneedling Experience:

Microneedling treatments are an hour long or 1.5 hours if adding onto an acupuncture treatment. The collagen induction therapy begins with a gently cleansing of the face, then topical anesthetic cream is applied to the skin, followed by Microneedling and nanoneedling. Hyaluronic acid and collagen boosting serum are applied to skin during the microneedling process to ensure a gentle glide and to hydrate the skin. Enjoy A cooling cucumber mask at the end of Microneedling and relax under an LED light therapy device. 

Before Microneedling:

• - Discontinue  the use of any Retinol serum or drying acne products (Accutane) 48 hours prior to treatment.
• - Show up to your appointment with a clean face or be prepared to have it cleansed.
• - Wait at least 2 weeks to a month after fillers /botox before microneedling. 

After Microneedling:

• - Your face or area of microneedling will be red and feel like a subtle sunburn but usually goes away after day 2.
• -No makeup for 24 hours after treatment.
• - No sweating for 48 hours after treatment.
• - No targeted skincare treatments for 3 days post treatment. 
• -Avoid sun exposure if possible.
• - No fillers for at least 2 weeks post treatment.
• - You may notice your skin feeling slightly more dry, or fine lines and pigmentation more obvious the first few days following the treatment. This is normal effect of the skin beginnig to repair.  
• -You should begin to notice improvements in your skin a week after your first treatment. You will see the full benefits 4-6 weeks after treatment.

-Multiple sessions may be required to get the desired effect. It is recommended to schedule a follow-up session 4 weeks after first session. 

Gua Sha or scraping of the skin is actually a relaxing treatment. All natural skin care products are used to enhance your beauty. Facial Gua sha treatment takes 25-30 minutes followed by 15 minutes under LED light therapy. You will leave feeling relaxed and   with a "glow".

Come in for just the Gua Sha and cupping or add on to an acupuncture treatment (1.5 hour) and get the internal benefits as well. 

Gua Sha & Facial Cupping benefits:

• Improves circulation by breaking down muscle tension, allowing blood to flow more freely. 
• Helps reduce puffiness and sculpts facial features.
• Improves the appearance fo fine lines and wrinkles
• Opens up the sinus passages and relieves pressure.