Focused facial work rooted in traditional gua sha. Reduces puffiness, sculpts the face, supports detoxification, and pairs beautifully with cosmetic acupuncture.
A lymphatic gua sha facial uses gentle gua sha with a smooth stone tool. The pressure is light. The work moves stagnant fluid out of the face, supports the lymphatic system, and leaves the skin visibly clearer and more sculpted.
Unlike body gua sha, the facial version does not produce marks. It is one of the gentlest treatments we offer and a favorite for events, weddings, and travel recovery.
Best results come from regular sessions, but a single facial offers a noticeable lift and glow:
Treatments are relaxing and feel close to a deep facial massage. Most patients return to work or events directly afterward.
We discuss your goals (puffiness, sculpting, glow, event prep) and any skin sensitivities or medications that affect bruising.
Skin is cleansed and prepped with facial oil to allow the gua sha tool to glide smoothly.
Gentle, repeated strokes follow specific patterns to move fluid out of the face. We may incorporate facial acupuncture for stronger results.
Skin is hydrated and finished. We recommend maintenance every two to four weeks for noticeable, lasting changes.
Our practitioners are California-licensed acupuncturists, not aestheticians applying a technique. The full TCM framework informs how points are chosen.
Most patients pair lymphatic gua sha with cosmetic acupuncture for a combined depuff-and-sculpt session.
We adjust pressure based on your sensitivity, skin type, and any medications (like blood thinners) that affect bruising.
A focused facial treatment using gentle gua sha. It reduces puffiness, sculpts and lifts the face, supports detoxification through the lymphatic system, and leaves the skin glowing. It pairs beautifully with cosmetic acupuncture.
No. Facial gua sha is much gentler than body gua sha and does not produce marks. The body version can produce small red marks called sha, but the facial work is light pressure only.
Maintenance every two to four weeks gives noticeable, lasting changes. Many patients also book a single session before events, weddings, or travel.
Yes. When performed by a trained practitioner, gua sha is very safe. We avoid certain areas and adjust pressure based on your sensitivity, skin type, and any medications that affect bruising.
Yes, and many patients do. Cosmetic acupuncture targets collagen and tone, while lymphatic gua sha targets fluid and sculpting. Together they cover both surface and structural concerns.
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