Cosmetic Acupuncture in Greenville, SC
Cosmetic Acupuncture at IHP Greenville. Dr. Hendry, DAOM — NCCAOM-certified, 25+ yrs experience, hospital-credentialed. Call (864) 365-6156.
Cosmetic acupuncture — also called facial rejuvenation acupuncture — is a non-surgical approach to facial aging that uses fine needles placed in the face and body to stimulate collagen production, improve muscle tone, increase local circulation, and reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging. Unlike Botox (which paralyzes muscles) or dermal fillers (which inject foreign substances), cosmetic acupuncture works with the body's own healing and regenerative processes to produce natural, gradual improvement.
How Cosmetic Acupuncture Works
Cosmetic acupuncture combines facial needling with full-body constitutional acupuncture — because lasting facial rejuvenation requires addressing the underlying constitutional patterns (hormonal, digestive, circulatory) that drive premature aging. In the facial treatment, ultra-fine needles create micro-injuries in the dermis that trigger collagen synthesis and fibroblast activation. They also stimulate specific facial acupoints that lift, tone, and brighten by improving Qi and Blood circulation. Sessions run 60–90 minutes. Most patients require 10–12 sessions for full results, with maintenance every 4–6 weeks.
Conditions Treated with Cosmetic Acupuncture
Your First Appointment
Arrive with a clean face — no makeup, SPF, or heavy skincare products. Inform Dr. Hendry of any skin conditions, recent procedures (laser, filler, Botox — wait 4 weeks), or blood-thinning medications. Minor bruising at facial needle sites is possible and typically resolves in 24–48 hours.
Why Dr. Hendry for Cosmetic Acupuncture
Cosmetic acupuncture requires a high level of needle expertise for precise facial placement without excessive bruising. Dr. Hendry's 25+ years of needling experience and anatomical precision make him exceptionally suited for facial acupuncture work.