Features selected Gua Sha stones and uses a combination of massage techniques to relax, remodel and rejuvenate. Gua sha works to relieve tension in the facial muscles, improve blood circulation and assists in lymphatic drainage.  The skin manipulation increases product absorption and decreases puffiness resulting in glowy, fresh skin and immediate lifted appearance.

Gua Sha Treats:

- Fine lines and wrinkles

- Skin laxity

- Puffiness and congestion

Gua Sha Benefits:

- Strengthens, tightens, and tones the skin, muscle and fascia on the face, neck, and decollate

- Softens and mobilizes congestion and sebum

- Cardiovascular flush of lactic acid, toxins and metabolic waste

- Exfoliates/warms tissue for increased product absorption

- Clears sinus cavities for improved breathing

- Calms and relaxes

- Stimulates lymphatic circulation for decreased puffiness/toxin removal

- Accelerates cellular metabolism for collagen and elastin synthesis

- Relieves stress, sinus, and tension headaches

- Softens and relaxes frown lines, crow's feet, drooping jowls, turkey neck, and tech neck lines

- Muscle and fascia re-education

- Increases microcirculation in the skin 

- No down time and very safe

Before your Gua Sha Facial:

- For optimal results discuss your home care routine with your skin care professional.  Home care that matches your skin care needs will prepare and acclimate your skin for treatment services.

After your Gua Sha Facial:

- There is no recovery period for a gua sha facial, you may resume normal activities immediately.

Recommended Frequency of Treatment:

- After the initial full gua sha facial service, express 30 min. treatments can be recieved up to 3 times per week to build added results.  Your esthetician will develop a plan of treatment that suits your skin care goals.

- Gua sha is a non-permanent solution that can be employed frequently.  Home use of gua sha can support results over time. 

Gua Sha Contraindications:

- Any metastatic or malignant condition

- Congenative heart or renal failure

- Deep vein thrombosis

- Acute infections

- Open sores or lesions

- Active Lupus/Reynaud's/Rheumatoid arthritis

- Impaired sensation

- Ischemia (low blood flow)

- Healing wounds or burns

- Broken facial bones

- Contagious conditions

- Reactive skin conditions

- Nasal cannula

- Nose bleeding/bleeding disorders

- Unstable blood pressure

- Blood thinners

- Stoma

- Fever