I was invited to receive a complimentary LED Acupuncture Facial at Southtown Chiropractic. Being an esthetician and in the spa industry for over 20 years, how could I say no? Southtown Chiropractic is located at 1802 S. St. Mary’s Street in San Antonio’s Southtown.
As soon as you walk through the doors of the clinic, you’re graciously greeted by the staff and given an intake form to fill out. (Be sure to show up without makeup on.) Dr. Cynthia Gans also verbally analyzes your skin and thoroughly explains the process of the LED Acupuncture Facial.
What does facial acupuncture do? It stimulates blood flow to the face, improving the delivery of oxygen, fluid and nutrients to produce a “dewy” appearance. With the increase in collagen production facial acupuncture gives, it also tightens facial muscles and smooths wrinkles.
I had never had a LED Acupuncture Facial before, so I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect. I am also a big baby when it comes to needles but, I braved up to try this out. Thankfully, it wasn’t painful at all however, in some areas I felt a quick prick.
Before Dr. Cynthia Gans starts the treatment, she has you wash your face with a cleanser, dry it, and apply a serum. After I washed my face, she went over where she would be placing the needles and what results I would see afterwards.
After all the needles were placed on my face, I laid down on a table under the LED lamp. If you’re not familiar with what LED light does to your skin, it also stimulates collagen production and improves circulation to the face.
I was under the lamp for about 20 minutes and after my time was up, the doc removed all the needles, and I applied moisturizer to my face. I didn’t notice any markings on my face where the needles were placed or any redness. I did notice a smoother forehead frown wrinkle and a bit of lifting in my cheeks.
Although it was not the same type of facial you would receive in a spa, it was an interesting experience and I did notice a few results afterwards. If you aren’t a fan of spa facials and want to target lines and wrinkles with a quick treatment, this is perfect for you.
For more information on Southtown Chiropractic services and/or the LED Acupuncture Facial, visit their website.
**I did receive a complimentary LED Acupuncture Facial in exchange for this post. All opinions are my own as I always share my personal thoughts with my readers. **
