Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture

In what is sometimes called an "acupuncture face-lift," your body's natural restorative ability is harnessed through the use of very fine needles applied to the face, scalp and neck. Patients of all ages experience both immediate and cumulative effects that help them look and feel their best.

What is Korean Facial Rejuvenation?

Korean Facial Rejuvenation is a sophisticated, non-surgical approach to anti-aging that focuses on the relationship between facial muscles and skin health. Unlike general cosmetic acupuncture, this specialized style utilizes the F.A.C.E. (Facial Acupuncture for Charm and Elegance) system, a protocol developed in Korea to provide a “natural face-lift” by working with the body’s own restorative systems.

The Korean F.A.C.E. System

At Bridge Acupuncture, our lead practitioner, Misook Lee, L.OM., is certified in this specific Korean-style protocol. The F.A.C.E. system is distinctive because it targets the underlying structures of the face through a four-pronged approach:

  • Muscle Tension Relaxation

  • Muscle Tonification

  • Collagen & Elastin Promotion

  • Circulation & Lymphatic Flow

Close-up of thin, sterile acupuncture needles used in the F.A.C.E. system for natural skin rejuvenation and collagen stimulation.
Practitioner Misook Lee performing Korean F.A.C.E. style facial rejuvenation acupuncture at Bridge Acupuncture in Doylestown, PA.
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  • A session involves the placement of many tiny needles around the face, neck and scalp. They are the very smallest and highest quality needles available, in order to minimize discomfort. A single session might use 50 needles on the face, scalp and neck. Many of these are so small and shallow that they will not be felt, though some will be inserted more deeply in order to achieve the needed effects of stimulating ligaments, relaxing muscle tissue and building tone.

  • The F.A.C.E. style of Korean Facial Rejuvenation is extremely safe. The treatment may occasionally cause a visible bruise on the face, usually small (less than 1") and light enough to cover with makeup. Your practitioner is trained in methods to avoid or minimize bruising, but they are sometimes unavoidable. Therefore please do not receive this treatment immediately before any important events!

  • We recommend wearing a loose fitting top and pants that can roll to the knee. If you do not come in appropriate dress we can provide drape covers. You will be asked to remove makeup and wash your face before your session. You may do so at home beforehand, or we will provide hypoallergenic face wash, lotion, makeup remover and a towel. (Feel free to bring your own favorite products.)

  • Since the face is a sensitive area, you may sometimes feel needle sensations that can cause mild discomfort during this procedure, such as: “pinch” or “pluck,” usually on the skin surface; “twinge,” “ache,” or “electrical” feeling, usually from tension in the fascia or muscle. For many, these sensations are negligible, though tolerance varies a great deal by individual.

  • Facial acupuncture is safer and gentler compared to some alternatives, and relies on your body’s natural healing response. This means its impact will tend to be more gradual and subtle than the immediate, dramatic impact that can be seen with Botox, fillers, and cosmetic surgery. However, acupuncture offers a wonderful self-care alternative to aggressive, invasive procedures.

  • We currently offer two types of sessions - the 60-minute Lite session which offers the complete F.A.C.E. protocol and abdominal heat pack; and the 90-minute Pro session which includes the F.A.C.E. protocol, an abdominal heat pack, plus a specialty Korean sheet mask and rejuvenating body acupuncture points.

  • Please do not engage this service if you received BOTOX to the face within the past 60 days, or are currently taking blood thinners. We do not administer this service to minors. Due to COVID-19, patients with newly acquired fever or upper respiratory symptoms will be asked to re-book their session.

  • Facial rejuvenation acupuncture is completely elective! You are beautiful just the way you are. If you are seeking ways to look and feel your best, and would like a safer, more natural option, please give this treatment a try.

“Following 15 years of routine Botox/Dysport injections, I made the switch to Korean Rejuvenation facials and I couldn’t be happier. While the results are more subtle compared to the immediacy of the injections, my face feels less tense, more natural and increasingly radiant with each session. In addition to the facial benefits, the treatments have also proven to be very nurturing for my abdomen/GI system and overall health. The multitude of benefits from the Korean rejuvenation facial are just not possible with Botox/Dysport injections. Plus, Misook is masterful, precise and compassionate; providing a high level of care during this deep work.”

-Nadia, Bridge patient