Let your beauty be the mirror of your health

It’s a personal choice how you feel about the device moving on your face and the needling intensity. You can ask your pharmacist or doctor for a numbing cream for injections and laser treatments. Test it in the pharmacy to ensure you are not allergic. Apply numbing cream 30-40 minutes before your treatment. Or you can take pain relief before hand if needed.

Ensure you are well hydrated. It takes 3 days for the body to become fully hydrated.

Take Arnica 30c homeopathic remedy 3 days prior to treatment, day of treatment and a couple of days after if you are prone to bruising

Grape Seed Extract is recommended to boost circulation, support healing of the connective tissues and reduce oxidative stress.

Remove all make up prior to treatment.

Do not drink alcohol 24 hours before, day of treatment and the day after your Aesthetic Cosmetic Acupuncture treatment.

Do not change your skincare routine or do any type of intense skin cleanse before treatment.

It is better to wear loose, comfortable clothing, so the energy can flow easily.

Recommended treatments are as follows:

A minimum 2 treatments and up to 5 in a 7 week period;

or up to 10 in a 12 week period, to see results.

This is sustained by 3 monthly sessions to maintain results, energy and overall health.

To maintain the benefits we advise that you continue to look after yourself. Eat well. Hydrate. Wear daily SPF. Give up smoking. Reduce alcohol intake. Exercise regularly. Learn to Meditate. Reflect and Let go. Express yourself. And enjoy life!

After a video consultation, it will be 45-60 minutes for micro-needling, depending on surface areas being worked on; 60-90 minute sessions for cosmetic acupuncture depending on surface areas being worked on.

Natural and aesthetic changes happen in real time. Clients have reported the following differences:

-their face ‘looks relaxed’;

-they have a “fresher, glowing, brighter appearance”;

-they ‘feel lighter’;

-it’s the ‘best facial’;

-it’s like ‘having a face lift’;

-it’s “like having a really good nights sleep”. 

There are extra benefits experienced, as Acupuncture treats the whole body.  Clients report improved energy, better sleep and concentration, greater endocrine and hormone balance, reduced PMS and menopausal symptoms, improved digestion which for some results in weight loss, reduced sinus congestion, reduced headaches, in addition to the aesthetic benefits. 

Your age, genetics, health and environment will determine how many treatments you will need. If you have experienced trauma or have an underlying health condition, you may need some constitutional treatments.

The is almost no down-time with Cosmetic Acupuncture. There may be small areas of redness around needle sites for a couple of hours after treatment.

Immediately after micro-needling, there is an intense redness, like a sunburn. This typically fades to a pink in 1-3 days and resumes usual skin tone within 5-7 days.

It really depends on your own feelings regarding the visible changes in your skin, there may be some down time.

As a precaution we advise 14 days before an event, wedding or photo-shoot.

Bruising is a risk with any facial treatments. Arnica Homeopathic Remedy is advised well before treatment begins.

If you have recently had injectables, fillers, micro-dermabrasion, chemical peels or similar cosmetic treatments, 3 - 6 weeks is required for your skin to settle before you can commence a course of cosmetic acupuncture or micro-needling.

3-6 months is required if you have had cosmetic surgery, unless under direct supervision and written consent from your Consultant.

There are some health conditions that will need to be treated with acupuncture before cosmetic acupuncture will be administered.

Cosmetic Acupuncture or Micro-Needling is not administered during Pregnancy.

Before and after your scheduled treatment, avoid sun-bed usage, direct sun exposure, harsh/abrasive skin treatments, non-natural and fragranced products.

Switch to all natural/organic/vegan friendly ranges, mineral based make-up and wear a daily SPF.

If you are pregnant it is recommended to avoid skincare products with Vitamin A, Retinol and r-Retinoate.

You are advised to check with your OB/GYN, Midwife or Medical Practitioner to clarify what is best for you and baby.

Plenty of water for hydrated skin and to remove toxins from the body.

A good SPF is a must! All year long!!!

A simple morning facial skincare routine - use a gentle cleanser. Apply serums and SPF moisturiser. Then its apply make-up.

In the evening there is more time for a relaxed facial skincare routine - remove all make-up, if there is time a hydrating or clay mask, then its moisturiser, night cream or serum.

You can do facial massage, facial yoga, facial cupping and gua sha routine in the evening when you have time.

Do this 2-3 times per week or as recommended by your cosmetic acupuncture clinician.

Here are some Medik8 recommendations:

Daily schedule for beginners.

Daily schedule for maintenance.

Skincare rituals are important for maintaining a luminous complexion. Natural skincare products are recommended.

We use Medik8 in clinic as it is agreed by aestheticians, dermatologists and skin experts to be one of the best ranges.

Some of the best natural Irish Skincare brands are are: Elave, POKO, Pestle & Mortar, Voya, Kinvara, Dublin Herbalists and Hawthorn. Other brands we like include Dr Hauschka and Aveda.

It is a very personal decision. Some clients want Cosmetic Acupuncture to support their clean beauty regime. For some it’s because Cosmetic Acupuncture is not a medical product which has been subject to animal testing. Some clients have already tried injectables, fillers or similar, and have since chosen to have a more natural aesthetic and holistic treatment, for their health and wellbeing. You must leave a minimum of 6 weeks and up to 3 months (depending on the procedure) before you can have Cosmetic Acupuncture.

Cosmetic Acupuncture, is a proven therapeutic, PRO-Ageing therapy.  It is a subtle and profound approach to ageing, health and wellbeing. Micro-thin Japanese needles are inserted into into specific Acupuncture points along the Meridians on the face. This process works in the same way as Traditional Acupuncture, by increasing blood flow, seratonin and energy levels which boost collagen and elastin production.

Cosmetic Acupuncture can progressively and significantly take years off the face. It is similar to a fitness programme in that you train and tone your facial muscles, releasing any habitual expressions, emotions and trauma that may be held in the face. 

During Consultation, a medical history is obtained, to determine your current health, your Guardian Element, any energetic imbalance, your expectations and your concerns. At follow up treatments there is a brief Consultation, to check how you are on the day.

Very fine sterile needles enter the skin as specific acupuncture points to activate that point. Needles are retained for 20 minutes while you relax. The needles are removed and disposed of safely.

The 5 Elements system provides positive PRO-Ageing treatments, reflecting the system of Oriental Medicine that honours the stages, transitions and ages of life.

Ageing is a natural process. It is the imbalances and stresses of modern life that promote premature ageing.

For centuries, Oriental Medicine has a shown its systems and protocols support a life lived well and in balance.

It allows for time to fully embody the wisdom of all your life experiences, to become the wise woman or the wise man.

Teachers and Masters in Cosmetic Aesthetic and Facial acupuncture.

Virginia Doran created Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture, a complete Acupuncture system.  She has demonstrated her method of Facial Rejuvenation and Acupuncture on several TV networks (CBS News, UPN News, FOX Good Day New York, and the Maury Povich Show).

Shellie Goldstein created Cosmetic Facial Acupuncture. Shellie is one of the leading worldwide experts on cosmetic facial acupuncture. Shellie is the author of Your Best Face Now: Look Younger in 20 Days With The Do-It-Yourself Acupressure Facelift and the creator of Touch+Glow ®: The Do-It-Yourself Acupressure Facelift Kit.

Michell Gellis teaches acupuncture facial rejuvenation certification classes on a national level to other acupuncturists. In addition to acupuncture facial rejuvenation, Michelle teaches classes on facial cupping, gua sha and treating neuromuscular facial conditions such as Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Trigeminal Neuralgia, TMJ and Bells Palsy with acupuncture. She has been published in The Journal of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Today.

Chris Davis has trained with 14 of the world’s best cosmetic acupuncture teachers. His understanding of tendon and ligament healing has vastly added and improved many of these cosmetic techniques. Having qualified in beauty and cosmeceutical applications, his cosmetic acupuncture and cosmeceutical course is one of the most innovative and comprehensive currently taught, applying a deep understanding of the skin and tissues. He is among the highest qualified cosmetic practitioners who teach true cosmetic acupuncture not being taught or used elsewhere.