Beauty goes needle-deep

In an era where beauty trends can fade as quickly as they appear, one ancient practice is quietly making a comeback, offering the promise of youthful skin without surgery or synthetic fillers.

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Known as the acupuncture facial, or cosmetic acupuncture, this treatment draws on traditional Chinese medicine to rejuvenate the face and promote whole-body wellness.

The method, centuries old in origin, involves inserting extremely fine, sterile needles into specific points on the face and sometimes the body.

Unlike conventional facials that treat the skin’s surface, acupuncture facials aim to improve skin health from within by stimulating the body’s own repair systems.

The process begins with a consultation, as a licensed acupuncturist assesses not only the skin but also the client's overall health. In traditional Chinese medicine, outward appearance is seen as a reflection of inner balance. Hair-thin needles are inserted into targeted facial points, creating tiny, controlled stimulations known as micro-traumas. These encourage the body to produce collagen and elastin, proteins that are essential for firmness, elasticity and a youthful glow.