What is Facial Cupping?

Facial cupping is a traditional, time-honored treatment favored by women worldwide because of its safety, comfort and remarkable effectiveness. For hundreds of years, women across the globe have been utilizing these remarkable facial cupping techniques as a natural approach to aging beautifully. Skin rejuvenation techniques like facial cupping can slow signs of aging in your face, minimize the appearance of sun/environmental damage and bring back a youthful glow. It is a great option for those who want to give their skin a boost, but who reject chemical injections such as Botox or other fillers and surgeries.

How Does It Work?

Skilled practitioners at Nature’s Balance use small suction cups to create a gentle vacuum that lifts the skin and other facial tissue. Lifting the facial tissue activates the lymphatic drainage to eliminate toxins, cellular waste and excess fluid in the face and neck. Additionally, tight muscle tissue in the face and neck is easily released through the facial cupping techniques.

Facial Cupping Benefits

• Increased blood circulation to head and neck stimulates collagen and elastin production
• Increased circulation and absorption of nutrients to the skin
• Improved absorption of facial products
• Drainage of stagnant fluids produces a more youthful glow
• Reduced puffiness and edema
• Smoothing of fine lines and wrinkles

What to Expect from your Facial Cupping Session

• Before your treatment, Nature’s Balance performs a full health evaluation, discussing the current state of your health, any medical diagnoses, medications, and your treatment goals. We then recommend a treatment plan to help you achieve those goals.
• For all facial rejuvenation and facial cupping treatments, we advise arriving with a freshly washed face with no make-up, and long hair tied back.
• First, a thin application oil is lightly massaged onto your face and neck, beginning your facial cupping treatment. Then, a small suction is applied to targeted areas of the face and neck to lift the skin and bring necessary blood flow to the area. There is no pain involved. Patients frequently report that it is very relaxing, and some even fall asleep. You can expect a typical facial cupping treatment to last 30 minutes.
• After the treatment, you will notice lines and wrinkles will plump and any scar tissue will soften. The drainage of stagnant fluids will reduce edema and chronic puffiness. The muscles of the face benefit greatly from the reduction of tension and tightness, releasing expression lines and loosening rigid tissue. Facial cupping can also help symptoms related to sinus infections, inflammation, edema and those suffering with TMJ disorders.

How Many Treatments are Recommended for Optimal Results?

As with any therapeutic treatment, results can vary from person to person. The recommended initial course of treatment with facial cupping consists of between 6 and 12 sessions. The results are cumulative, especially if treatments are performed 1-2 times per week.  We recommend monthly follow-up sessions to maintain the original results. Nature’s Balance offers sessions individually or at a discounted rate with the purchase of a package.

Find out how Facial Cupping and our other Facial Rejuvenation therapies can help give your skin the boost you’re looking for. Schedule an appointment at our Crystal Lake office by calling 815.788.8383 today.