How Does Cosmetic Acupuncture Work?

When will I see results?

Results are usually apparent right after one session! Kim makes sure to have you look in the mirror before and after your first session so you can see the changes yourself.  For some results are subtle and for others significant.  The results from your first session are indicative to how your more permanent results will be after a series of sessions.
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When is a good age to get this treatment?

We have clients of a wide age range who come for Cosmetic Acupuncture.  It is a great treatment for people who have issues they would like to 'correct' and for those who just want to take extra steps to slow down the signs of aging as a preventative measure.

Younger clients tend to see less dramatic results but the results will generally last longer because of the youthful integrity of the cells and collagen in the skin.

Older clients will often see dramatic results but need to be more diligent about maintenance to keep their results lasting.

Who is NOT a good candidate for Cosmetic Acupuncture?

In general MOST people are great candidates for Cosmetic Acupuncture, but there are some exceptions: 
-Recent Botox or Filler injections (within 2 weeks)
-Significant Botox / Filler use (this generally will make treatments seem less effective)
-Currently sick with a Cold / Flu
-Chronic Migraines (in many cases clients who suffer from migraines will improve with Cosmetic Acupuncture treatments, but sometimes this can trigger a migraine)
-Significant Health Issues / Diseases that are uncontrolled (other health issues need to be addressed FIRST in order to get the best results from Cosmetic Acupuncture)
-Clients who easily bruise / bleed / on blood thinners (the risk of bruising is increased with cosmetic acupuncture)
-Having a big event within 1 week of treatment (due to risk of bruising with treatments, it's best to do your final session at least one week prior to any big event you may have).

Will it hurt? How many needles are used?

The short and honest answer to this question is: yes, it will likely hurt, but generally only a small amount.  Everyone's body responds differently to acupuncture and needling, some patients find the process relaxing and fall asleep DURING needling, others have a more difficult time.  Dr. Kim does her best to utilize a 'pain-free' Japanese needling technique and also insert needles quickly, all of which helps to minimize discomfort.  Once the needles are placed, they are generally completely painless.

The amount of needles used in a treatment depends from patient to patient and what their concerns and desires are.  For some it may be minimal, others may be more.