Services: Facial Acupuncture
What Is Facial Acupuncture?
Cosmetic or Facial rejuvenation acupuncture is a safe, natural, drug-free and effective way to keep you looking and feeling your best.
Facial acupuncture, also called cosmetic acupuncture or facial rejuvenation acupuncture, is a safe, natural, and drug-free way to keep you looking and feeling your best. At our NYC clinic, this gentle treatment is designed to enhance your skin's health while also supporting your overall well-being.Unlike many anti-aging procedures that only address the surface, facial acupuncture treats the whole body. Each session can help reduce stress, improve digestion, and promote better sleep, so you'll glow on the outside because you feel better on the inside. In a busy city like New York, daily stress can take a toll on your skin. Our NYC facial acupuncture sessions are not only meant for skin rejuvenation but also deeply relaxing, a perfect way to combine beauty, self-care, and stress relief in one treatment.
What Facial Acupuncture might help with
Cosmetic acupuncture is meant to stimulate specific points on the face to encourage natural collagen and elastin production. It may help with:
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skin elasticity
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fine lines and wrinkles
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facial muscle tone
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dull or tired-looking skin
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acne and rosacea (see also our acupuncture for acne page)
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dark circles under the eyes
What to Expect in Your Facial Acupuncture Treatment
During the intake your practitioner will ask you about your concerns and goals for your treatment. They will then ask targeted questions to help determine what other internal imbalances you might have. In traditional Chinese medicine facial analysis is used to determine internal imbalances. For example, frown lines between your eyebrows point towards an imbalance with liver energy, dark circles under your eyes can lead us to ask questions to determine the health of your kidney energy. Beauty is the exterior manifestation of interior health, you never look your best when you are feeling unwell. The key to facial rejuvenation acupuncture is to focus on your overall health and beauty will follow closely behind. Once your TCM pattern has been determined and specific acu points have been chosen for your treatment, very fine needles will be inserted into points on your body as well as your face. Needles will also be placed in fine lines and wrinkles, which encourages natural collagen production and may soften lines and wrinkles.
After resting with the needles for 30 minutes your acupuncturist will remove the needles and perform a brief facial massage and guasha using a jade tool. Facial gua sha is a simple and gentle massage technique that increases the circulation and lymphatic flow in your face. The guasha tool allows us to get deeper into the fascia than by massaging with fingers alone. Cosmetic acupuncture leaves you looking and feeling your best.
What to Expect in Your Facial Acupuncture Treatment
Some clients notice visible results after their first cosmetic acupuncture session, but more dramatic and long-lasting improvements typically occur with a series of 10 to 12 treatments. For best results, we recommend scheduling facial rejuvenation acupuncture 1 to 2 times per week in the beginning.
What it Costs
Facial acupuncture session: $146. Duration 45 minutes, but allow for one hour. After your consultation you will be given a treatment plan with a recommendation of how often you should come in for treatment, based on your treatment goals and your specific condition.
We offer discounts of 10, 15 or 20% when sessions are purchased in packages of 3, 5 or 10 sessions.
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Common Questions
How many sessions before I see a change?
Some clients notice visible results after their first session. More lasting change usually takes a series of 10 to 12 treatments, scheduled once or twice a week to begin with. Your practitioner will give you a treatment plan after your first visit.
How long do results last?
Results from facial rejuvenation acupuncture can last from several weeks to several months, depending on individual factors such as skin condition, age, and overall health. Some patients choose to return for monthly maintenance sessions to help prolong the benefits.
Does it hurt or bruise?
Facial rejuvenation acupuncture uses very fine needles, and most patients experience only a mild pinching sensation as the needles are inserted. You may also notice a feeling of heaviness or achiness around some acupuncture points. Although bruising, swelling, and temporary soreness at the needle sites are uncommon, they can occur. We recommend scheduling your treatment well in advance of any important event to allow time for any temporary marks or swelling to resolve.
How is it different from botox or fillers?
Facial rejuvenation acupuncture takes a holistic approach to facial care by addressing the health of the whole body, not just the appearance of the face. Using the principles of Chinese medicine, treatments aim to support overall well-being, with the goal of promoting a healthy complexion while also helping patients feel their best. Many patients seek acupuncture to support better sleep, improved digestion, and reduced stress, benefits that can contribute to an overall sense of well-being.
Unlike Botox, which temporarily relaxes targeted muscles to soften expression lines, or dermal fillers, which add volume to specific areas of the face, facial rejuvenation acupuncture uses very fine needles and does not involve injections of cosmetic substances. Results tend to be more gradual and subtle, with a focus on supporting skin appearance and whole-body health rather than making dramatic changes to facial features.
Who should not have facial acupuncture?
Facial rejuvenation acupuncture may not be suitable for everyone. Treatment may need to be postponed or modified for people with an active skin infection, open wounds, or significant irritation in the treatment area. Those who take blood-thinning medications, have a bleeding disorder, or are prone to significant bruising should discuss this with their acupuncturist before treatment. People who are pregnant, have certain medical conditions, or have recently undergone facial surgery, Botox, or dermal filler treatments should also consult their healthcare provider or acupuncturist to determine whether treatment is appropriate and when it is safe to proceed.
Your acupuncturist will review your health history and discuss any concerns to help determine whether facial rejuvenation acupuncture is right for you.
What patients say
I got the facial rejuvenation acupuncture with Je, and it was amazing. I got to be in the private room where Je listened carefully to me about my concerns--not just related to my face/skin but to my overall body. She then placed needles in my feet, legs, arms, face, and head... each time applying a little pressure before placing the needles. She checked in regularly to make sure I wasn't feeling any pain. It honestly felt like she put so much care into it... and then I got to rest for 20-25 minutes before she came back in and finished up with a facial massage. Her hands are magical--I would totally come back for both facial acupuncture and a massage! T. Templeton
Very relaxing experience! The staff was very kind and talked me through everything, I plan on coming again soon! J. Browning
Where to find us
We are at 155 East 2nd Street in the East Village, a short walk from Union Square, the Lower East Side and Soho. Our closest subway stations are the 2nd Avenue F train (exit at 1st Avenue), and the JMZtrains at Essex Street/Delancey.
We are open seven days a week.
Book a facial acupuncture session. Not sure which to choose? Call us at 212-777-4486 and reception will help.
My facial treatments leave me looking and feeling great. My skin was glowing after my first session and I noticed a big improvement with the circles under my eyes after a couple more sessions.
Trinia H.