- Facial Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine for Acne
- Cosmetic Acupuncture for Acne
- Telehealth Available
Every treatment is tailored to your individual needs, using facial and body acupuncture points to support skin firmness, circulation and overall skin health.
Treatment at Cosmetic Acupuncture Melbourne draws on three techniques used in combination: motor point needling to address facial muscle tone, threading to support localised collagen production, and body acupuncture to support circulation and overall skin health.
In this first technique, Motor points are targeted in muscles of the face.
A motor point is a specific location in the muscle where the nerves meet the muscle. When needled, the muscle will elicit a response and send a signal to the Central Nervous System.
This technique aims to encourage muscle relaxation in areas of tightness and gentle toning in areas of reduced muscle tone. Individual responses vary.
In this second technique, we are working to boost the collagen and elastin in the facial tissues as well as the skin and ultra-fine acupuncture needles are placed through areas of the face that need a boost of collagen and elastin.
This totally painless technique causes a “microtrauma” in the local area, signalling the body’s healing cells to start a process of collagen and elastin production to repair the area.
This may result in softening of lines and firming of the face by adding back density to an area that has had a loss of volume.
Thirdly, but not lastly, this needling technique aims to promote nutrient-rich blood circulation to the area, oxygenating the facial tissue and skin.
Supporting blood circulation to the face may contribute to a clearer and more even complexion in some patients. When the facial tissue is happy, so is the skin- the skin receives oxygen and nutrient exchange from the facial tissue, resulting in soft, supple and more hydrated skin.
Acupuncture points in your body are also specifically chosen to balance and free flow your entire body system. This also aims to support your overall health as
part of a Chinese Medicine approach to skin treatment.
So that you can be comfortable to enjoy your experience at Cosmetic Acupuncture Melbourne, we’ve put together some information about what to expect in your Cosmetic Acupuncture consultation and treatment with Dr. Vivian.
Your comfort is our priority, so all aspects of your appointment, from start to finish is relaxed and easy.
Dr Vivian Tam is a Doctor of Chinese Medicine registered with AHPRA (Registration No: CMR0001740477), with extensive clinical experience in cosmetic acupuncture. She works collaboratively with each patient based on individual assessment and clinical findings.
Arriving a few minutes before your appointment time is appreciated so you can fill out a easy 1-page intake form. When your first appointment is confirmed at Cosmetic Acupuncture Melbourne, you should receive a confirmation email with details of your booking and other information like parking & payment facilities.
During your consultation, your concerns about your face and skin will be discussed and Dr. Vivian will make a thorough assessment of muscles, soft tissue and skin. The findings will be discussed with you with a clear and concise explanation of your skin health. During the consultation, you are welcome to ask any questions you may have.
Your overall health is also assessed through questions and pulse and tongue diagnosis to find any internal health imbalances so we can treat any disharmony or general health concerns that may be contributing to the health of your facial skin and appearance.
A thorough treatment plan and realistic expectations will be discussed with you during the first appointment so you know how many treatments you may need and what to expect.
No two treatments are the same, but typically a treatment will include Facial Acupuncture, Acupuncture points on the body to balance overall health (hormones, energy, anxiety etc), Gua Sha (a light massage with a traditional facial scraping tool to enhance blood flow and lymphatic drainage, and a gentle facial massage.
At Cosmetic Acupuncture Melbourne, only the best quality products are used. Japanese ultra-fine facial needles used specifically for facial acupuncture are used and treatment should feel very relaxing. Needles are usually left in for about 20 minutes.
During your treatment the lights are off and you are left to relax while the needles work.
There isn’t much you need to do to prepare for your treatment. If you wear make up, we will help you remove it with a gentle make up remover during the treatment. If you would like to use your own products, please feel free to bring your own in.
There is no downtime involved with Cosmetic Acupuncture, so you are free to put on skincare and make up after you are finished and go out. No one will never know you’ve had it!
75 minutes is allowed for an initial appointment with consultation and treatment.
Return appointments are 45 minutes.
Call our clinic today on 1300 95 12 75, to secure an appointment or to make a Telehealth booking. We’re always happy to help.
Meet Dr. Vivian Tam
Contact Cosmetic Acupuncture Melbourne
652A High Street,
Kew East VIC 3102
1300 95 12 75
reception@cosmeticacupuncturemelbourne.com.au
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Dr Vivian Tam is registered with the ChineseMedicine Board of Australia. AHPRA
Registration No: CMR0001740477
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