Facial Acupuncture
Experience Facial Acupuncture in Lisbon – A Natural Lift for Your Skin
Why Choose Facial Acupuncture?
Holistic Skin Rejuvenation
Facial acupuncture addresses both the visible signs of aging and the underlying factors affecting skin health. By inserting fine needles into specific facial and body points, this treatment promotes collagen production, improves skin elasticity, and reduces fine lines and wrinkles.
Natural and Non-Toxic
Unlike treatments that involve synthetic substances, facial acupuncture is a natural method that works with your body’s healing mechanisms, ensuring a toxin-free approach to beauty.
Long-Lasting Benefits
Regular sessions can lead to sustained improvements in skin texture, tone, and firmness, providing results that endure over time.
The Science Behind Facial Acupuncture
During a session, ultra-thin, sterile needles are gently inserted into specific points on the face. These micro-injuries stimulate the body’s natural healing response, increasing blood flow and encouraging the production of collagen and elastin. This process helps to firm the skin, reduce the appearance of wrinkles, and promote a healthy, glowing complexion.
What to Expect During a Session:
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Each one-hour session begins with a consultation to assess your general health. This includes checking your pulse and examining your tongue, traditional methods in acupuncture to understand your body’s energy flow. You’ll then comfortably lie on your back on the treatment table.
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Cleansing: A thorough cleansing of your face removes impurities and prepares your skin for treatment.
Ridoki Massage: This specialized massage stimulates and firms the skin, reactivates blood circulation, boosts collagen and elastin synthesis, and stimulates key energy points.
Face Gua Sha: Performed on well-moisturized skin, Gua Sha enhances blood flow, creates a lifting effect, reduces toxins, and promotes healing.
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Following preparation, fine needles are gently placed in specific locations on your face. This treatment is tailored to your individual needs, based on our initial discussion about your energetic state, skin condition, and signs of aging or wrinkles. Once the needles are in place, you’ll rest for 15 to 20 minutes, allowing the treatment to take effect.
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After the resting period, all needles are carefully removed. A final facial cleansing is performed, followed by the application of a homemade blend of organic essential oils and jojoba oil, concluding the session.
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While facial acupuncture is generally safe, the most common side effect is light bruising, occurring in about 20% of cases. If a small bruise appears, a homemade organic essential oil blend (helichrysum, palma rosa, and rosemary cineole) is applied with gentle pressure to the area, helping to minimize bruising, which typically disappears within a week.
To avoid bruising and achieve the best results, it’s important for clients to be in good health, ensuring maximum healing capabilities.
Therefore, individuals with bleeding disorders or uncontrolled type 2 diabetes should avoid this treatment. If bruising does occur, rest assured that it typically heals quite quickly.
Comparing Facial Acupuncture to Botox
While both facial acupuncture and Botox aim to reduce the signs of aging, they differ significantly:
Botox involves injecting a neurotoxin to temporarily paralyze muscles, whereas facial acupuncture stimulates the body’s natural healing processes to improve skin health.
Botox provides immediate but temporary results, often requiring repeat treatments every few months. Facial acupuncture offers gradual, long-lasting improvements by addressing the root causes of skin aging.
Facial acupuncture is a non-invasive procedure with minimal risks and side effects, making it a safer alternative for those seeking natural rejuvenation.