Cosmetic Acupuncture is an ancient modality used to combat the signs of aging without the risk or downtime of surgery or injections. It utilizes very thin needles to create micro-wounds that initiate natural production of collagen, tones muscles, and improves circulation. This treatment also includes full-body acupunture points, as acupuncture can initiate changes deep inside the body at the level of organ functioning, resulting in a rejuvenated complexion from the inside, out. If circulation is not flowing freely throughout the whole body then organs, muscles, and lymphatic system cannot function properly, which can contribute to puffiness and premature aging.

Chinese medicine focuses on total body health. A holistic approach not only leads to improved appearance, but an overall improvement in sleep, energy, and digestion. With age, the 57 muscles in your face gradually lose tone and mass. This causes sagging, deep wrinkling, and a “tired face”. Insertion of thin needles into specific acupuncture points helps stimulates the muscle function, and the face lifts itself via the stimulation. The face takes on a healthier, refreshed, youthful appearance. Acupuncture is also known to cause a release of endorphins throughout the body, resulting in a state of “calm but energized”. [Source: Michelle Gellis Acupuncture].

“Microneedling Therapy also called Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT), and Percutaneous (through the skin) Collagen Induction (PCI), is a minimally invasive skin-rejuvenation procedure that involves the use of the [AcuMicro] Pen.

The mechanical action of the pen allows the needles to puncture the skin and create a controlled injury at a specific depth. Each puncture creates a channel that triggers the bodies natural healing process to fill these micro wounds by producing new collagen and elastin in the papillary dermis. In addition, new capillaries are formed for improved blood supply.

With Microneedling, the top layer of the skin is parted without being damaged, leaving the skin intact.  It does not “burn” your skin like peels or more invasive lasers. The needle penetration depth can be adjusted from 0.25mm to 2.50mm into the skin depending on the area of the body and the skin condition being treated. Using skin needling consistently will trigger the bodies repair process until the desired level of skin rejuvenation is achieved.

Microneedling results in the production of new collagen and elastin, improvement in skin tone and texture, firmness as well as reduction in scars, pore size, and stretch marks.” ~AcuMicro.com

Microneedling can also be performed on the scalp in order to help regrow hair. The treatment includes topical herbal medicine & stem-cell infused solutions to achieve maximum results. Microneedling for hairloss requires a minimum of 6-12 treatments to see results, performed one every 3 weeks. The treatment also includes acupuncture points on the body in order to address internal causes of declining hair growth. Treatment also includes optional dietary suggestions, supplements, modification of personal-care products, and lifestyle recommendations to optimize total body health.

Micro-trauma from the needles causes collagen to be produced as a response to wound-healing.

Other benefits include:

Reduction in fine lines & deeper wrinkles.

Reduce eye bags.

Lift drooping eyelids

Lift jowls and minimize double chin

Improve facial muscle tone

Increased collagen production

Reduced puffiness & tighten pores

Hormonal balance

Benefits acne

Increase circulation of blood and lymph to the face and improve facial color

Reduce appearance of scars and age spots

Slow the aging process from within

Reduce stress

Promote overall health and well being

[Source: Michelle Gellis Acupuncture]

All treatment sessions are held at 204 W. Main St Carrboro, NC (inside the YogaShala, 2nd floor); free parking in front of the building. If you do not see a time on the schedule that works for you, please email info@innerbodydata.com with the memo COSMETIC CONSULT and request a day for additional availability and location options.

*Initial Consultation (approx 30-45 min) - 85 - BOOK*This is holistic skincare; we will discuss not only your skin, hair, and esthetic goals, but also your overall health & health history. Your initial consultation can be done just prior to your treatment, or performed on a separate visit. A treatment plan will be provided after your initial intake.

Single Session Cosmetic Acupuncture (60-75min) - 175 (includes body acupuncture + guaSha & facial cupping) - BOOK

Single Session Microneedling or Nanoneedling (40min) - 350 (Includes décolleté) - BOOK

Single Session Microneedling for Hairloss (60min) - 550 - BOOK

See FAQ below for DISCOUNTED PACKAGES

All treatments/consultations are done at my office at 204 W. Main St in Carrboro, NC (inside the YogaShala space)

Yes! All Facial Rejuvenation services work best when done for multiple sessions.

BOOK AN INITIAL CONSULTATION and you can then sign up for any of the following packages:

Microneedling (or Nanoneedling) 3-pack (4-month expiration): 900 USD (300 per treatment; includes décolleté)

Cosmetic Acupuncture 12-pack (3-month expiration): 1600 USD (~133 per treatment)

Microneedling for Hairloss 6-pack (5-month expiration): 2700 USD (~450 per treatment)

Microneedling for Hairloss 12-pack ( 11-month expiration): 4800 USD (~400 per treatment)

MAKEOVER package (strict 3-month expiration) 8-pack cosmetic acupuncture + 3-pack microneedling: 1800 USD (~250 per microneedling treatment; ~131 per cosmetic acupuncture treatment)

All treatment sessions are held at 204 W. Main St in Carrboro, NC (inside the YogaShala, 2nd floor); free parking in front of the building.