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All Your health care Questions
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What Microneedling acupuncture?
Microneedling acupuncture is a sterile bundle of needles to penetrate the skin to promote the natural production of collagen and elastin without injury to the skin. It can improve skin texture and color reduce wrinkles, acne scars, and enlarged pores, dark spots, stretch marks, and more. all procedures have individual differences in swelling and bruising and side effects may occur. for safe treatment, please consult with Hyejung Lee M.Ac.
What should I pay attention to before Microneedling treatment?
Before your Microneedling acupuncture appointment session, you should avoid taking inflammatory medication, drinking alcohol, and taking fish oil tablets and blood thinner medication for three days. You would better ask for more detail from your acupuncturist.
Microneedling will make BOTOX wear off or move, so get consulting with your doctor who injected it. Microneedling and cosmetic acupuncture treatment are possible from 3 weeks after injection.
How long does Microneedle treatment take?
Each Microneedling treatment takes an hour to one and a half hours.
After a sufficient consultation time, you will receive a diagnosis, first receive facial guasha, facial cupping, and/or lymphatic drainage massage then apply anesthetic cream and wait. Then you will get acupuncture treatment. After that, microneedle treatment is performed, followed by soothing care with herbal medicine.
What are the possible side effects after Microneedling?
The possible side effects are pinpoint bleeding, redness, itching, burning sensation, skin irritation, pigmentation changes, bruise, and so on. Side effects after treatment can happen to anyone. However, how you deal with it is more important. It is recommended that you seek treatment from a qualified professional to minimize the occurrence of side effects, and inform and advise your provider if you have any concerns or adverse reactions after treatment.
What are the possible side effects after Microneedling?
The possible side effects are pinpoint bleeding, redness, itching, burning sensation, skin irritation, pigmentation changes, bruise, and so on. Side effects after treatment can happen to anyone. However, how you deal with it is more important. Strongly recommended that you seek treatment from a qualified professional to minimize the occurrence of side effects, and inform and advise your provider if you have any concerns or adverse reactions after treatment.
What is cosmetic Acupuncture?
Cosmetic acupuncture lifts and tightens the chin and saggy skin by stimulating the body naturally that stimulating the production of collagen and elastin in the face. It brings qi and blood to the area and increases circulation. it carries nutrients to cells. it is performed once a week. the result after 6-8 treatments. 12 to 24 treatments then maintenance. it is not painful. the result may vary.
What should I do after Microneedling?
You will be red for 8-12 hours. No exercise (sweat can irritate the face), No sun, No makeup and Do not wash your face for 48 hours after Microneedling. you may have pinpoint bleeding and peeling. The day after treatment, apply serum to rebuild your skin. A special serum will be provided. Avoid extended sunlight. after 72 hours after Microneedling, you need to apply sunscreen daily. after 72 hours of treatment, you can use the skin products you have
Could everyone get Microneedling acupuncture?
Recommended to avoid Microneedling for a person who is very high blood pressure, severe migraines, diabetes, seizures, epilepsy, hepatitis, coronary disease, severe skin conditions such as active psoriasis, rosacea eczema, infection warts, or herpes, problems with bruising, undergoing chemotherapy or radiation. Please check with your provider.
What is the difference between Microneedling vs cosmetic acupucnture?
Microneedling is the best for targeting deeper fine lines, wrinkles, scars, stretch marks, texture, tone, and more. It results last up to 5 years. It is performed once a month. Cosmetic acupuncture is better for sagging eyelids, neck, jowls, and underlying causes of aging. 12-24 treatments then maintenance is recommended. performed once a week. the result may vary. Ideally, we recommend both cosmetic and Microneedling acupuncture together for the best result; one Microneedling and two cosmetic acupuncture sessions per month.
What should I pay attention to before Microneedling treatment?
Before your Microneedling acupuncture appointment session, you should avoid taking inflammatory medication, drinking alcohol, and taking fish oil tablets and blood thinner medication for three days. You would better ask for more detail from your acupuncturist.
Microneedling will make BOTOX wear off or move, so get consulting with your doctor who injected it. Microneedling and cosmetic acupuncture treatment are possible from 3 weeks after injection.
Other questions?
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