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Cosmetic Acupuncturist Athena Giralea explains, “Pigmentation is made of melanocytes and harder types of collagen (like Type II & III). Healthy skin contains Type I collagen. Through controlled skin injury (like microneedling and cosmetic acupuncture), it is possible to replace Type II and Type III collagen with Type I.”…

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This ancient practice has long been popular for curing physical ailments and helping emotional blockages. But it’s also renowned for its face-sculpting, complexion-boosting powers. ‘Facial acupuncture stimulates blood circulation to bring oxygen, nutrients and “life” to the skin. 

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PROFESSIONAL BEAUTY ON POINT

Cosmetic acupuncturist Athena Giralea explains how she got into the practice and why she thinks it can transform the beauty industry.

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KNIGHTSBRIDGE

There’s nothing new about acupuncture – an ancient component of traditional Chinese medicine – but its therapeutic effects are elevating the average facial into a mood-boosting panacea. 
Fine needles are applied to a map of energy points on the face in order to refine the skin and reduce muscular tension while also benefiting overall wellbeing.

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PROFESSIONAL BEAUTY LONDON MAGAZINE

When you’re having a blood test an injection, the nurse tends to say “this won’t hurt a bit”… but it almost always does. It’s no surprise, therefore, that it’s hard to believe that being pricked all over your face and body with needles during acupuncture is painless, resulting in deep comfort and relaxation. But that’s exactly the case.

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Top cosmetic acupuncturist Athena Giralea is no stranger to the benefits of facial needling. With a background in physiotherapy, anatomy, and physiology, she has created a different approach to cosmetic acupuncture, resulting in a Western-Eastern style hybrid treatment that combines traditional Chinese acupuncture practices with innovative Western, age-supporting full-facial skincare solutions. 

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For something a little different, book an appointment at Cosmetic Acupuncture Wisdom. This unique approach to skin health sees the ancient art of acupuncture put to the service of flawless, glowing skin, with founder Athena Giralea using her background in anatomy and physiology to increase blood flow and promote skin luminosity. 

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If London is within reach, why not try something new such as Cosmetic acupuncture? Acupuncture improves blood flow, stimulates both the nervous system to activate the body’s natural healing abilities (physical and emotional) and the skin, to generate new collagen and healthy new tissue…

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Combining traditional Chinese Acupuncture practices with innovative Western age-supporting skincare solutions, Athena delivers a unique, non-invasive, holistic approach which promotes skin regeneration and wellbeing for both mind and body…

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YOURS KNIGHTSBRIDGE MAGAZINE

Top Cosmetic Acupuncturist Athena Giralea launched her cosmetic face and body acupuncture treatments in April this year at luxury London department store, Harvey Nichols…

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Top Cosmetic Acupuncturist Athena Giralea launched her cosmetic face and body acupuncture treatments in April this year at luxury London department store, Harvey Nichols…