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F.A.C.E. is NOT Recommended for Those Who:
⚠️ Women whose menstrual cycle starts 1-3 days before
Women's energy and circulation are usually weaker right before menstruation. Since everyone is different, it is still recommended to consult your physician before treatment.
⚠️ Those who’ve done facial threading, laser treatments, etc.
It is best to avoid F.A.C.E. treatments for those who’ve done aesthetic medical treatments recently, especially fillers or invasive facial treatments. On the other hand, F.A.C.E. is fine after treatments like Pico laser or spot removals, but it is still recommended that any treatments are disclosed to the doctor before getting the desired result. On top of that, some people would go above and beyond, and get Thermage FLX once a year and F.A.C.E. every month as maintenance and self-care.
⚠️ Those with recent public appearances
F.A.C.E. can very rarely cause bruising sometimes. Those who need to show their face in public appearances, or have any important plans in 2 weeks, are recommended to avoid F.A.C.E. treatments to prevent swelling during public appearances.
⚠️ Those with an open wound, inflammation, or swelling
Aside from having an open wound, inflammation, or swelling, those with conditions such as lymphedema, poor blood clotting, (ex: hemophilia, taking anticoagulant medications), serious illnesses, chronic diseases (ex: diabetes), and those who are faint around needles are not recommended for F.A.C.E.!
Treatment Notices
Before treatment
1. Get enough rest and be relaxed
2. Light makeup on the day of receiving treatment. Makeup needs to be removed before treatment
3. Avoid eating too much, eating too little, staying up late, extreme exhaustion, being overexcited, or being restless
4. Please inform us beforehand if you have any kind of blood disorders
During treatment
1. Be in a relaxed state
2. Please inform our medical staff if you experience any discomfort
3. Please inform our medical staff if you experience any continuous discomfort or pain during treatment
After treatment
1. You may experience redness and heat for several hours, and may experience tight cheeks and soreness with facial expressions for several days
2. Your skin will appear more radiant, and it is recommended to always put on sunscreen and moisturizer. Please also keep basic maintenance and skincare for longer-lasting results.
3. Bruises will disappear within 1-2 weeks, please do not rub
4. Please keep the wound area dry for at least 2 hours after treatment
5. Please contact us if the swelling and pain does not subside the day after treatment
Can I Get the Results I Want? Common Q&A
Q1: I’m scared of needles, does the treatment hurt?
F.A.C.E. needles are slightly thinner than acupuncture needles, and even thinner than hair sometimes. It is best described as a mosquito bite most of the time, and most can barely feel the needles; it is usually widely accepted by everyone. There might be soreness and tightness if it is done on deeper fine lines on the face, but because it relaxes the head and scalp, a lot of patients will even fall asleep during treatment!
Q2: Can I return to work right after the F.A.C.E. treatment?
Of course! There is no recovery period for F.A.C.E., and you can put on makeup right after the treatment. It’s super convenient for office workers or new moms, providing a small window of relaxation for them!
Q3: What’s the difference between F.A.C.E. and a regular aesthetic clinic? Which one yields a better result?
Usually, aesthetic medicine treatments include: botox, facelifts, threading, fillers, etc., and are invasive most of the time. They all have higher levels of pain and costs despite seeing results immediately after. On the other hand, TCM F.A.C.E. uses a softer and more comfortable approach compared to that of aesthetic medicine. This is usually done routinely as maintenance and for longer-lasting results, and will be adjusted accordingly to your physical state by the doctor. It’s highly suitable for those who are scared of pain and desire natural beauty treatments that are lower in cost.
Q4: If I'm also undergoing aesthetic medicine, can I still do F.A.C.E.?
F.A.C.E. isn't recommended after some aesthetic treatments, like fillers. Other treatments like laser therapy or picotherapy are fine. This is also a kind reminder to inform the doctor during consultation.
TCM F.A.C.E. is a combination of aesthetic medicine technology and traditional Chinese medicine, a feature that is not seen in aesthetic medicine. Sometimes people use both kinds of treatments interchangeably to get their desired results!