The way we age can reflect our general health. By applying Chinese medicine theory, it is possible to understand how this is relevant to your skin. Different areas of the face and neck correspond to different organs and acupuncture channels. Chinese facial diagnosis looks at where and what your prominent features of aging are. These features of aging help to provide a map of your constitution. The application of small fine needles on affected areas helps to encourage the formation of new collagen. Through puncturing the skin a wound response is elicited and this is what prompts new collagen formation. Body acupuncture is applied at the same time to support your underlying health issues and enhance this process. An initial consultation will last approximately 90 minutes. At this time a thorough history of your health and skin health will be taken. By understanding the individual mechanisms behind your skin patterns a more personalised treatment can be administered. Dietary recommendations and vitamins may also be advised to improve the quality of your skin. A herbal formula may be recommended. Dermal rollers and jade rollers are available to purchase. A dermal roller is a small roller with many tiny needles. By using daily you encourage the formation of collagen in the same way that acupuncture does. It can also be used to break down scars. Jade rollers have been used in China for many years. Unlike dermal rollers they are not punctured but massaged with the roller to promote better blood circulation and lymphatic drainage in the face. Fine lines and wrinkles Age spots Loss of elasticity and firmness Jowls Scars Areas of hyper-pigmentation A recommended treatment course is 12 weekly sessions. The first session is 90 minutes and ongoing sessions last 60 minutes. You are able to purchase the entire package for $900 which includes a dermal roller and 100ml of organic facial oil. Alternatively initial treatments are $130 and ongoing treatments are $85/session.