Cosmetic Acupuncture

This 100% natural and deeply relaxing treatment honors the ancient beauty principles of the East to benefit our facial appearance by nurturing our overall health and well-being. This procedure utilizes a variety of tools to stimulate collagen and elastin while also working on the underlying musculature of the face. While balancing the whole face, the facial acupoints are focused on areas of concern in this treatment. 

Includes:

• Personalized Body Balancing Enhanced Acupuncture 
• Acupuncture on the Face targeting specific areas of concern
• Facial Cupping to release tension
• Nanoneedling with hydrating Hyaluronic Acid
• Red LED Light Therapy on the Face

Benefits:

• Improved facial muscle tone.
• Decreased puffiness around the eyes.
• Firming of sagging skin and facial muscles.
• More defined jawline.
• Elimination or reduction in fine lines. 
• Promotes an even skin tone.
• Improved luster of complexion.
• Improvement in general health.
• Greater sense of emotional well-being.

Downtime: None

Mild bruising possible. Topical herbal bruise remedy provided when needed.

Caution:

• NO BOTOX OR FILLER INJECTIONS
• Minimum 3 days needed prior to a special event to allow for adequate time for healing in case of bruising and/or redness. 
• This procedure is for someone who is generally healthy. If you are experiencing any health concerns, a consultation is required. We can help improve your health first to achieve the best cosmetic results.

Additional Info:

• A full series is recommended annually, followed by monthly maintenance to continue to support the collagen elastin matrix and facial muscles.
• If possible, please do not wear any make-up to your appointment.

This procedure was created by Dr. Martha Lucas, Ph.D., L.Ac.. Mei Zen translates to "beautiful person." Its foundation is based on Chinese medicine principles for health and beauty.  As Dr. Lucas remarks, "The Mei Zen System is good medicine because not only do patients get good cosmetic results, they also get good health results." If you are looking for a non-invasive way to naturally lift, tone and treat the whole face, this is the procedure is for you!

Includes:

• Personalized Body Balancing Acupuncture
• Mei Zen Facial Acupuncture

Benefits: 

• An overall lift in the facial tone - forehead, eyes, cheeks and jowls.
• More defined jawline. 
• A reduction in fine lines.
• A "leveling" of deeper lines that fill up to become softer.
• Improved complexion and vibrancy of the skin.
• A reduction in puffiness and fluid retention.
• A reduction in vertical lines from sun damage.
• Improvement in acne, rosacea and broken capillaries.
• Improvement in general health.
• Greater sense of emotional well-being.

Downtime: None

Mild bruising possible. Topical herbal bruise remedy provided when needed.

Caution:

• NO BOTOX OR FILLER INJECTIONS
• Recommended minimum 3 days prior to a special event in case of bruising and/or redness. A topical herbal bruise remedy is provided for rapid healing when needed.
• This procedure is for someone who is generally healthy. If you are experiencing any health concerns, a consultation is required. We can help improve your health first to achieve the best cosmetic results.

Additional Info:

• A full series is recommended annually, followed by monthly maintenance to continue to support the collagen elastin matrix and facial muscles.
• If possible, please do not wear any make-up to your appointment.
• Please be aware: This procedure is NOT comparable to the dramatic results of a surgical facelift! 

Microneedling, also known as Collagen Induction Therapy, is a procedure that strengthens the collagen and elastin matrix.  At Boku Acupuncture, it is combined with a relaxing and rejuvenating whole-body enhanced acupuncture treatment.

Includes:

• Personalized Body Balancing Enhanced Acupuncture 
• Microneedling with a Swiss Apple Stem Cell Facial Serum
• Red LED Light Therapy 

Benefits:

• Improved skin texture and tone.
• Reduces fine lines and softens deep lines.
• Reduces enlarged pores.
• Treats acne scars improving the texture of the skin.
• Improves complexion & brightens skin.
• Allows facial serums to penetrate the skin more effectively.
• Improvement in general health.
• Greater sense of emotional well-being.

Downtime: Minimal. Possible skin redness for 8 to 12 hours. 

Caution:

• NO Chemical Peels 4 weeks prior.
• NO Laser Treatments 4 weeks prior.
• NO Dermabrasion for 4 weeks prior.
• This procedure is for someone who is generally healthy. If you are experiencing any health concerns, a consultation is required. We can help improve your health first to achieve the best cosmetic results. 

Additional Info:

• If possible, please do not wear any make-up to your appointment.
• Consistent, regular monthly sessions produce the best results.

This procedure treats hair loss and hair thinning by addressing the underlying causes of hair loss holistically from a Chinese medicine lens.  Treatments not only promote a healthy hair and scalp environment, but also improves the overall health and well-being of the individual.

Includes:

• Body Balancing Acupuncture 
• Microneedling of the Scalp
• Scalp Acupuncture (Program only)
• Red LED Light Therapy
• Topical Hair Growth Spray Included

Benefits: 

• Increased follicular hair growth.
• Reduction in hair loss.
• Allows herbs to penetrate the skin more effectively.
• Improvement in general health.
• Greater sense of emotional well-being.

Downtime: None

Caution:

• This procedure is for someone who is generally healthy. If you are experiencing any health concerns, a consultation is required. We can help you improve your health first to achieve better cosmetic results. 

Additional Info:

• A full series is recommended annually, followed by monthly maintenance to continue to support healthy hair growth.