Facial therapy

You exercise your body, so why not your face? Think of facials as the gym for your skin. Everyone's skin is constantly changing, whether it is from external influences such as pollution, smoking or changes in the weather, or internal influences such as hormonal fluctuations or toxin overload etc. Mariana customises her facials to suit individual skin types and conditions using products with the finest and natural ingredients.

Acu-lymphatic custom facial

A wonderful nourishing hands-on facial that ensures your skin gets all the lift and therapy it needs to help rebalance and revitalise itself. Skin is cleansed, polished and massaged with the finest natural products, (extractions included when necessary). The acupressure and lymphatic massage relaxes and tones facial muscles and stimulates micro-circulation, promoting the regeneration of healthy, younger-looking skin. Different serums and masks will be used to target your skin needs on the day and deliver results!

Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation

Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation is a non-surgical method of helping to reduce the signs of ageing. It has gained popularity as the 'it' facial therapy, becoming more widely accepted as more celebrities have been endorsing its benefits. From #GwynethPaltrow #KimKardashian #JenniferAniston #AliciaKeys #LisaSnowdon #SandraBullock #MillieMacintosh to name a few. Though Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture can sometimes be referred to as an Acupuncture Facelift, it is much more than a cosmetic procedure. The needles are specifically placed for the individual needs of the patient and designed to help to move blood, energy & stagnation so the 'whole' body can not only look but also feel younger. The Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation treatment is still based on the principles of TCM (traditional Chinese medicine) & involves the insertion of small thin needles into particular areas of the face, ears, neck, & legs along channels or meridians of energy called Qi (pronounced chee).

Effects

* There is a plumping & moisturising effect on the skin because of increased local circulation of blood to the face.
* Improved muscle tone & dermal contraction (tone of the skin).
* Increased collagen & has an effect on its dispersal.
* Helps reduce bags under eyes- (kidney deficiency adrenal exhaustion).
* Sagging jowls (spleen deficiency).
* Eliminate fines lines & can decreases heavy lines.
* Improves hormonal balance (acne)
* Moisturises skin by increasing circulation of oxygenated blood
* Increases facial colouring.
* Reduces double chins.
* Tightens pores.
* Brightens eyes.
* Helps open up the eyes.
* Reduce stress evident on the face.
* Promotes overall health & well being.
* Brings out the inner glow beauty shen.
* Slows ageing process from within.
* Benefits eyes, ears.

The first treatment can 'wake up the face', but it is most effective as a course of treatment. Generally, a course of treatment consists of 6 to 12 sessions. The effects become most noticeable & lasting on the 6 treatment, especially if it can be done on a weekly basis. Each person responds differently, depending on his or her condition & lifestyle prior to & during the series of treatment. Each treatment is tailor made for patients individual concerns.

Following the initial course of treatment, maintenance sessions can further prolong the results.

Contraindications

* Laser -wait 3 weeks
* Bleeding disorders
* Pituitary Tumour/ Cushing syndromes
* Migraines symptoms
* High blood pressure symptoms (Can raise a lot of yang to the head)
* Diabetes mellitus (stomach fire)
* AIDS
* Cancer
* Seizures
* Hepatitis
* Ulcers
* Bruising
* Pregnancy
* Flu
* Acute herpes breakout
* Acute allergic reactions

Buccal/Masseter Facial Massage

Megan Markle's 'go-to Facial treatment' she swears by these "inner facials" and credits them for sculpting her cheekbones and jawline.

Buccal facial massage is the most advanced rejuvenative facial massage technique. It is like no other facial massage due to the nature of the technique. It requires working not only on the outside of the face but also on the inside through the oral cavity. The jaw holds a lot of tension and hormonal toxic buildup, it can be seen a microsystem of the whole body. Buccal massage allows us to reach deeper layers of the skin such as the muscle tissue, ligaments and bones. Superficial facial massage only achieves superficial results. By working on the deeper structures we can naturally increase facial tone, reduce the appearance of wrinkles and improve skins complexion. As a result we can dramatically reduce visual signs of ageing without surgical interventions. This technique requires great knowledge of anatomical structures of the face, as well as the skill to work on individual muscles.

A mix of Manual Lymphatic Drainage, acupressure, Gua Sha and Facial cupping techniques are also applied.

Facial threading

Threading has been used for centuries in the East to help remove facial hair. A 100% cotton thread is twisted and rolled along the surface of the skin, entwining the hairs in the thread, which are then lifted from the follicle with an even tension. The whole face can be threaded and as no chemicals or heat are applied to this delicate area, the chances of skin irritation and inflammation are reduced.

microneedling

Wake up your skins potential with collagen induction therapy using Aculift microneedling pen.

Microneedling effectively treats fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars, improves skin texture, colour and dramatically enhances effectiveness of skincare products. Visible results begin on the first day and continue for weeks afterward. As collagen levels continue to build up, your skin becomes more luminous and complexion more even.

Before Treatment: A topical anesthetic is applied before treatment to provide light numbing.

During Treatment: Physician formulated serums prepared for your skins individual needs will be applied. The AcuLift™ MicroPen is then used to create controlled microchannels, eliciting your body’s healing response. This will remodel and rejuvenate your skin to provide a younger, more firm and radiant appearance.

Post Treatment: Following treatment your skin may appear pink or slightly red, similar to a mild sunburn. This typically disappears after 12–24hrs. Sun factor cream will need to be applied daily to protect skin turnover.

Results: Are sometimes apparent after one treatment and will improve over a series of 3–6 monthly treatments. Results will continue to progress for several months after your last treatment. Results can last up to 5 years if skin protocols are followed!