RI& KOREAN MEDICAL CLINIC
Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture
Dongan (Facial Rejuvenation) Acupuncture · Jeong-an Acupuncture
A Korean medicine facial lifting procedure that applies acupuncture stimulation to key facial acupoints, the SMAS layer, and the facial muscles — with intensity and placement adjusted to each area's tension — aiming to improve circulation, support collagen production, and restore skin elasticity.
A structure-based approach that looks at the tension balance of the muscles and fascia, aiming to lift sagging areas and restore facial balance (results and how long they last vary).
Jeong-an acupuncture treatment areas
at RI& Korean Medicine Clinic
- Sagging cheeks
- Nasolabial folds
- Double chin
- Hollow cheeks
- Sagging jawline
Key features of
Dongan acupuncture
It aims to support the skin's own capacity to recover, for natural improvement in facial contour and skin elasticity (results and how long they last vary).
Around & under the eyes
Dark circles, fine lines, and elasticity concerns
Forehead & glabella
Drooping eyelids and frown-line concerns
Around the mouth & mouth corners
A tired-looking impression and drooping mouth corners
Below the cheekbones & nasolabial area
Nasolabial folds and facial volume balance concerns
Jawline & double chin
Contour and double-chin concerns
Why you may need Dongan acupuncture at Myeongdong RI&
We tailor the treatment to a wide range of facial concerns: swelling, sagging, asymmetry, and dull complexion.
Facial swelling
Dongan acupuncture aims to improve lymph flow and blood circulation, helping to reduce swelling and refine the facial line.
Loss of elasticity
Acupuncture stimulation is intended to promote collagen and elastin production and help restore elasticity in both the SMAS layer and the facial muscles.
Nasolabial folds & drooping mouth corners
Through lifting stimulation below the cheekbones and adjustment of the muscles around the mouth, it aims to soften the nasolabial folds and mouth line naturally.
Double chin
By stimulating the fascia layer of the lower face and improving circulation, it aims to define the jawline and facial contour more clearly.
Facial asymmetry
It relaxes over-tense muscles that cause asymmetry and encourages slack muscles to contract, aiming to restore left–right balance.
Dull complexion
By improving blood circulation and lymph flow, it may help brighten the complexion and restore skin vitality.
Jaw-joint tension & masseter hypertrophy
By relieving tension in the muscles around the jaw, it may help ease facial fatigue and refine the contour naturally.
Recommended for
The Dongan acupuncture process
Face shape & sagging analysis
Using a facial analysis device, we closely check cheek sagging, nasolabial folds, jawline, double chin, and left–right asymmetry.
1:1 personalized consultation
We map out the acupuncture points and directions according to your face shape, areas of concern, and left–right muscle balance.
Treatment
Needles are inserted into the face's key acupoints and muscle layers, aiming to promote circulation and restore elasticity.
Finishing & soothing care
We check the skin's response after the procedure and provide finishing care that minimizes swelling and irritation.
Skin Analysis SKIN ANALYSIS
Multi-Angle Imaging
photographs your skin from several angles
UV & Visible Light Imaging
shows conditions that are hard to see with the naked eye, such as sun damage and pigmentation
High-Resolution Imaging
lets us look closely at pores, wrinkles and pigmentation
Saved Results
stores each analysis so changes can be compared over the course of care
Used in Consultation
we explain your skin condition and care options based on the results
Post-procedure precautions
Temporary stinging or redness may last for 1–2 days after the procedure.
If bruising occurs depending on your skin condition, it naturally subsides within 1–2 weeks, and we provide a bruise cream.
Washing your face and wearing makeup are possible on the day of the procedure.
Please avoid rubbing or irritating the treated area strongly.
Dongan Acupuncture Q&A
What does Dongan acupuncture do?
By stimulating the face's acupoints and muscle layers, it helps improve circulation, reduce swelling, restore elasticity, brighten the complexion, refine the jawline, and relieve muscle tension. Rather than artificial changes in volume, the aim is for your natural facial line to become gently more defined.
Do the effects appear right away?
Some people feel their face becomes lighter or their complexion looks clearer relatively quickly after the procedure. However, changes in elasticity, nasolabial folds, and the jawline often appear gradually as the responses in the skin and muscles accumulate.
How many sessions, and how often, should I have?
If swelling or muscle tension is your main concern, some people notice a change even after a single session. If your goal is to improve loss of elasticity, nasolabial folds, or asymmetry, we recommend at least 5 sessions at weekly intervals. Once repeated treatment builds up muscle memory, the lifted state can be maintained for longer.
Can bruising or swelling occur?
In most cases there is no bruising, but depending on your skin condition and the treatment area, localized bruising or swelling may occur. If bruising does occur, it naturally subsides within 1–2 weeks, and we provide a bruise-relief cream. If you have an important event coming up, it's best to schedule the procedure with some lead time.
Can it be combined with other lifting or Botox procedures?
If you have had or are planning another procedure, please tell us its type and date at your consultation. After checking the treated area and your skin condition, we decide whether and when Dongan acupuncture can be combined.
Photos of people on this page are staged images, not actual patients.
