Whole Face Rejuvenation - How to stave off the sands of time

Heather Sullivan

4 days ago

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✨ Whole‑Face Rejuvenation at Sullivan Acupuncture

Sullivan Acupuncture is now offering a unique, whole‑health therapy for all your facial concerns. Whether you’re dealing with wrinkles, sagging skin, acne scars, or skin blemishes, our signature combination of Cosmetic Acupuncture + Microneedling delivers both surface‑level and deep, internal rejuvenation.

🌿 What Is Cosmetic Acupuncture?

Cosmetic Acupuncture is a centuries‑old therapy used by Chinese women to slow and soften the visible signs of aging. Unlike medspa treatments that focus only on the skin’s surface, Cosmetic Acupuncture works on both the root and the branch of the aging process.

Root (Internal Balance)

We begin with a whole‑health exam to identify internal disharmonies that contribute to skin changes, including:

sleep issues
digestive imbalances
hormonal fluctuations
stress patterns
other systemic symptoms

Body acupuncture points are then selected to rebalance these systems, improving circulation, organ function, and overall vitality — all of which directly influence the skin.

Branch (Facial Rejuvenation)

Fine, painless facial needles are used to:

release tight muscles and fascia
nourish aging skin
smooth expression lines
lift sagging muscles
improve tone and circulation

This creates a natural, lifted, refreshed appearance from the inside out.

✳️ What Is Microneedling?

Microneedling — also known as collagen induction therapy — uses tiny needles to create controlled micro‑injuries in the skin. This activates the body’s natural wound‑healing response, stimulating:

collagen production
elastin formation
cell turnover

Over time, this leads to firmer, smoother skin and reduces the appearance of:

fine lines
wrinkles
acne scars
hyperpigmentation
uneven texture

Microneedling is highly effective for surface‑level concerns, but it does not address deeper layers such as muscles, fascia, or systemic health — which is why combining it with Cosmetic Acupuncture produces superior results.

🌟 Why Our Combination Therapy Is Different

Most medspas offer microneedling alone. Sullivan Acupuncture offers more:

full internal acupuncture treatment
facial acupuncture for lifting and muscle release
microneedling for collagen induction
red light therapy for healing and collagen stimulation
organic, vegan serums for post‑care support

This creates a whole‑health rejuvenation that improves both the skin’s appearance and the underlying systems that influence aging.

🕊️ What a Typical Treatment Looks Like

1. Whole‑health exam We assess internal symptoms and facial concerns.

2. Acupuncture treatment Body points address internal imbalances; facial points release tension and lift aging tissues.

3. Numbing crème application Applied to sensitive areas (nose, upper lip, neck) while you relax for ~20 minutes.

4. Microneedling A quick, minimally invasive procedure using a microneedling pen to stimulate collagen and elastin.

5. Red light therapy A 15‑minute session to reduce inflammation and enhance collagen production.

6. Post‑care We apply SPF moisturizer and calming serum. You receive a gift bag of organic, vegan serums for home use.

Total time: 60–75 minutes Frequency: Once per month

⚠️ Contraindications

This therapy should be avoided if you have:

migraines
high blood pressure
moderate‑to‑severe rosacea
active skin outbreaks (acne, herpes simplex, shingles, eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis)
keloid‑prone scarring
pregnancy

🌞 Aftercare & What to Expect

Because microneedling removes the top layers of skin to stimulate collagen:

SPF must be worn for one month
A mild “sunburn” or rash‑like appearance is normal and resolves by the next morning
Skin irritation may occur for the first day
Smoother, more radiant skin typically appears within 1–2 weeks

💲 Cost

Most medspas charge $300–$700 per treatment and recommend 4–6 monthly sessions.

Sullivan Acupuncture charges $325 per treatment or $1200 for 4 treatments — and includes far more than a standard microneedling session: