Facial Acupuncture in Portland, Maine
Facial Acupuncture is a gentle and effective alternative to Botox and other injectable therapies. Rooted in traditional Chinese medicine principles, Facial Acupuncture treatments combine traditional knowledge with modern techniques; using precise points on the face, head, and body to stimulate circulation, nourish the skin, and tone underlying facial tissue. With improved blood flow and tissue nourishment, the skin and muscles of the face are supported from within, resulting in a smoother, firmer, and brighter complexion to support graceful aging.
What is Facial Acupuncture?
Also known as an ‘Acupuncture Face Lift’ or ‘Cosmetic Rejuvenation Acupuncture’, Facial Acupuncture is a holistic treatment that involves the gentle insertion of fine needles around specific points on the face, neck, and scalp to tone facial tissue, activate the body's natural healing response, improve circulation, and stimulate collagen and elastin production. Collagen is a protein produced naturally by the body that gives skin its structure, firmness, and resilience. As we age, collagen production gradually slows, leading to the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and a loss of elasticity and plumpness (what Chinese medicine refers to as a decline of yin). Supporting collagen synthesis with Facial Acupuncture helps maintain a smooth, radiant complexion and helps lift facial tissue, soften fine lines & wrinkles, reduce puffiness, and enhance overall skin tone, texture, and glow.
Facial Rejuvenation Benefits of Facial Acupuncture
- –Firms & tightens the skin
- –Increases muscle tone lost with age
- –Lifts sagging skin
- –Increases collagen & elastin production
- –Reduces blemishes & skin discoloration
- –Improves blood & lymph circulation
- –Softens scarring
- –Reduces puffiness & redness
- –Improves tone, texture & clarity of skin
- –Promotes graceful aging
- –Diminishes fine lines & wrinkles
- –Improves overall skin health & glow
What To Expect During Your Facial Acupuncture Treatment
Your first session includes a comprehensive intake outlining health history and skin goals and may include facial and body acupuncture points, jade stone facial gua sha, facial cupping, 30 minutes of Celluma LED light therapy, firming and lifting TCM botanical mask, and arm & hand massage.
Each session is tailored to meet your specific needs and underlying health concerns are thoughtfully integrated into treatment strategy. In Chinese medicine, dermatology addresses skin health holistically through facial and body acupuncture, botanical serum masks, facial cupping & gua sha as well as implementing dietary therapy, and personalized herbal formulas to promote vibrant skin and treat stubborn skin issues. It's common to take a customized herbal formula alongside Facial Acupuncture and/or Microneedling treatments to further support treatment goals and enhance long-term results.
Post-treatment Care
Following treatment, we recommend avoiding intense exercise, saunas, alcohol, and caffeine for the rest of the day to allow your body to fully integrate the session.
Visible results begin with the first treatment and continue to build with each session. Unlike Botox and fillers, the results of each Facial Acupuncture treatment are cumulative. With regular treatments over time, facial tissues become more firm and toned, and collagen production increases, contributing to a healthier, more radiant complexion. Most significant results typically appear after 8–12 weekly sessions, depending on your age and individual skin type.
Planning & Scheduling
*If you've had recent botox or fillers, please wait at least 4 weeks to schedule Facial Acupuncture. See below for a full list of Facial Acupuncture contraindications.
Facial Acupuncture can be performed once or twice per week to stimulate skin regeneration and promote a youthful skin tone and texture. Results continue to build and improve over a series of weekly treatments, depending on the condition of your skin, your skin goals, and age.
We recommend scheduling 12 weekly sessions, with a reassessment after 6-8 sessions. After an initial 12 treatment series, regular maintenance sessions every few months are recommended.
Many clients choose to combine weekly Facial Acupuncture treatments with monthly Microneedling treatments for enhanced results. Microneedling is highly effective at treating fine lines, wrinkles, and overall skin texture, while Facial Acupuncture excels at targeting facial muscles to help tone, lift, and tighten the skin. When combined, these treatments enhance one another by accelerating collagen remodeling, improving skin texture & tone, and gently lifting facial tissue.