When it comes to natural ways to rejuvenate your skin, two treatments stand out: facial acupuncture and microneedling. Both are popular options here at Zen Den in San Luis Obispo, and both can help improve skin tone, reduce fine lines, and promote a healthy glow. But they work differently — and depending on your goals, one may be better suited for you.
What Is Facial Acupuncture?
Facial acupuncture, also called cosmetic acupuncture, uses ultra-fine needles placed at specific points on the face and body. This treatment:
Stimulates circulation and collagen production naturally
Helps relax facial tension (softening fine lines caused by tight muscles)
Improves overall skin tone and elasticity
Treats the root cause by balancing the body’s energy (Qi), supporting digestion, sleep, and stress — all of which impact your skin
Many patients love facial acupuncture for its whole-body benefits: they leave not only with glowing skin, but also with reduced stress, better sleep, and a greater sense of balance.
What Is Microneedling?
Microneedling is a minimally invasive skin treatment where a device with tiny needles creates controlled micro-injuries on the surface of the skin. At Zen Den, we pair microneedling with hyaluronic acid and Salmon DNA serum for maximum results.
Microneedling:
Boosts collagen and elastin production
Reduces the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and acne scars
Improves skin texture and tone
Helps serums and nutrients penetrate more deeply into the skin
Many patients love microneedling because results are often visible more quickly and can be dramatic with a series of treatments.
Key Differences Between Facial Acupuncture and Microneedling
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Choose Facial Acupuncture if you want a holistic treatment that supports your whole-body health while naturally improving your skin.
Choose Microneedling if you want to target fine lines, scars, or dullness with quicker, more dramatic results.
Some of our patients love alternating or combining both therapies for a truly comprehensive approach to skin health.
Experience Natural Anti-Aging at Zen Den, San Luis Obispo
Whether you’re drawn to the gentle, holistic approach of facial acupuncture or the targeted results of microneedling, Zen Den offers both treatments right here in San Luis Obispo. Our goal is to help you look and feel your best — naturally.
Ready to find your glow?