Facial Services

Microneedling is a natural way to help with aging gracefully.  It excels at texture issues such as acne scarring, facial pitting and fine lines. 

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Microneedling

Microneedling is a minimally invasive procedure that is shown to improve the look and texture of skin, fine lines and wrinkles, promote hair growth, reduce scarring and reduce pore size.  Microneedling creates thousands of tiny traumas in the top layer of your skin activating the natural repair process and encouraging collagen and elastin to to heal the skin.  These tiny trenches also draw product deep into the skin allowing your products to penetrate deeply and become more effective.  You will see a glow to your skin after about 24 hours.  It takes about 2 weeks to achieve maximum benefit as your skin heals.  

Microneedling can be done every 4-6 weeks.  Maximum results after 4-6 treatments.  Microneedling benefits can last up to 5 years without maintenance.  

Step one: preparation

Please come with your face clean and make up free.  If you are wearing makeup, we will ask you to wash your face before we begin.  Your microneedling session will start with the application of numbing cream to your face.  While the cream takes effect,  we will do a detailed intake about your goals and together we will come up with a  treatment plan which will include a customized serum to be used during your session.  You will then wash the numbing cream off of your face, have pictures taken so we can evaluate your progress, and then get comfortable on the massage table. 

Step two: the treatment

We use a specially designed premium class 2 medical device that oscillates at 18,000 RMP, penetrating the skin layer up to 2.5 mm.  This professional pen can only be used by qualified medical practitioners including acupuncturists, nurses, MDs and dentists.  Your treatment is generally painless, however, you may feel slight discomfort as the pen glides over tender parts of your face such as your lips and forehead.  If it is ever too uncomfortable, let us know and we can adjust the depth of the microneedles.
We use a special formulation of Hyaluronic Acid, combined with apple stem cells, vegan collagen and lab extracted Chinese herbal medicinals designed for your specific concerns during your treatment. 

Step 3: aftercare

After your treatment, a red LED facial light set above your face to stimulate collagen production.  While under the red light therapy,  you will receive a body acupuncture session for about 30 minutes. This will help you relax and make sure the Qi in your face is flowing.  After your treatment you will be given a dropper bottle with your serum, as well as a spray bottle with floral water designed to cool and heal your skin.  Use only these products on your skin for the fist 24 hours (no lotion, makeup, sunscreen, or oils).  It is important to stay out of the sun for 12 hours after this procedure.  Additionally, do not use any retinol products for a minimum of 48 hours, preferably avoiding for one whole week.  Your skin may be red for 8-24 hours, similar to a mild sun burn.  You are encouraged to use your personalized serum and spray frequently throughout the first 24 hours post-treatment, as your cells are most receptive to nourishment during this time.

Red Light Therapy

We use the Celluma Pro model red light therapy mask in our clinic.  This is a professional grade LED mask.  
"Proven red and near-infrared wavelengths are utilized in the Celluma SERIES of LED light therapy devices to combat the signs of aging. These specific wavelengths of light energy are clinically verified to enhance your body's natural ability to generate collagen and elastin by activating the fibroblast cells." 
The Celluma mask can also be used on the blue light setting which specifically targets and destroys the bacteria that contributes to acne.  ​

Pricing

Microneedling, including acupuncture and red light therapy - $250
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