Harmonious Healing of Maryland offers Facial Rejuvenation services, including facial acupuncture, micro-needling, nano-needling, facial Gua Sha, facial cupping, and red light therapy.

Facial Acupuncture is an amazing way to take care of yourself; inside and out! These treatments address muscle, fascia, Qi, and Blood level disharmonies of the body, with a focus on lifting, smoothing and brightening the face. Facial acupuncture treats the root of the underlying issues that contribute to wrinkling, sagging, drooping, and thinning. Patients typically see a noticeable improvement after 4-6 treatments, with maximum results after 12-24 treatments. Treatments can be scheduled up to 2 times per week.

Facial cupping and facial Gua Sha bring Blood and Qi to the surface of the skin and can help smooth fine lines, as well as bring firmness, plumpness, and lift to your face. It's also fantastic for sinus drainage, jaw tension, headaches, tight muscles in the face/neck and more. Cupping and Gua Sha are included in Deluxe Facial Acupuncture sessions or can be booked on their own.

Red Light Therapy:
The light from the LED Therapy Lamp interacts with cells and stimulates them to produce new collagen and elastin.
Red light therapy stimulates: collagen synthesis, fibroblast formation, anti-inflammatory action, stimulation of energy, production of mitochondria and stimulates DNA repair.

IT IS CLINICALLY PROVEN TO
- Provide anti-aging benefits such as reducing wrinkles & sagging, and tightening skin
- Improve skin pigment such as age spots or melasma
- Enhance immunity
- Increase hair growth-stimulates stem cells in follicles
- Reduce arthritis in small joints such as fingers
- Increase collagen production in skin
- Increase production of melatonin in body 😴
- Stimulate lymphatic system
- Improve the action of the mitochondria within cells, which fights inflammation and promotes the growth and repair of cells and tissues that can reduce recovery time from injury

LED LIGHT THERAPY LAMP HELPS TREAT A VARIETY OF SKIN CONCERNS AND CONDITIONS, INCLUDING:
- Eczema
- Mild to moderate Acne
- Psoriasis
- Actinic keratosis (Rough, scaly, precancerous spots on the skin)
- Rosacea
- Wounds
- Wrinkles
- Sun Damage

Micro- & Nano-needling treat on the skin (dermis) level. It is a natural alternative to riskier, unnatural remedies including Botox, chemical peels, injections and fillers. It is highly effective for stimulating collagen and elastin production; addressing fine lines, wrinkles, scars, stretch marks, lip lines, sunspots and more. The micro-needling and nano-needling pen creates micro-traumas which stimulate the body's natural immune system response, without doing any damage to the outer layer of skin (unlike chemical peels, which give you a second degree sun burn).

Micro-needling is also great for stimulating hair growth where there has been hair loss (example: receding hairline). Micro-needling can also be used to rejuvenate the skin on your neck, chest, hands, belly and more.

Results can sometimes be seen after just one treatment, with full results taking 4-6 treatments, spaced one month apart. The results will last up to 5 years with no need for regular maintenance!

Micro-needling treatments include the (optional) use of numbing cream, body acupuncture points (yes, you get an acupuncture treatment while you're here), micro-needling and nano-needling, plus a take-home kit of aftercare skin products and instructions.

There is minimal downtime after treatment, but you should expect to stay out of the sun for the rest of the day, to refrain from wearing makeup for the rest of the day, no exercise/sweating the rest of the day, and to use the aftercare products for about 1 week before returning to your normal skin care routine. You may be red and peel/flake for 12-24 hours following treatment. You will be given a soothing spray in your aftercare kit.

While micro-needling cannot be done more than once per month (that's how long it takes for the body to produce collagen), in the meantime, you can schedule nano-needling sessions up to 2x/week, facial acupuncture sessions up to 2x/week, and facial cupping and/or facial Gua Sha appointments up to 3x/week.

PRIOR TO TREATMENT:
- It is recommended not to take blood thinners prior to this treatment in the unlikely case that there is some bleeding. If you are currently taking blood thinning medications, please consult your doctor to see if you are able to skip the day prior to treatment. If it is unsafe for you to skip a day, we do not recommend micro-needling.
- We do not recommend micro-needling while taking anti-inflammatory drugs. If you are currently taking anti-inflammatory medication, ask your doctor if it is safe for you to stop taking these drugs for 3 days prior to micro-needling.
- Please do not drink alcohol for 3 days prior to treatment, or the day of your treatment.
- Please avoid taking fish oil tablets for 3 days prior to your treatment.
- We do not recommend micro-needling to women who are pregnant.
- We do not recommend micro-needling for people currently undergoing chemo-therapy or radiation. We are happy to treat you with a regular acupuncture session instead