Preparing for your first facial acupuncture appointment

Before you come

• Have a light meal about an hour before, so you don’t feel light-headed.
• Avoid alcohol and caffeine on the day.
• Come with a clean face, without make-up, if you can.
• Drink plenty of water.

What to wear

• Loose clothing that lets me reach your lower arms and lower legs. A few needles go in your hands and legs, as well as your face and neck.
• Keep jewellery to a minimum, especially earrings and necklaces.
• Bring a light layer or scarf if you tend to feel cold.

What to bring

Nothing in particular. If you have sensitive skin, you’re welcome to bring your own serum or moisturiser for me to use.

What happens at your first appointment

We start with a chat about your health, your skin and what you’d like to achieve. Then I gently cleanse your skin, and the treatment begins.

• Wellness acupuncture. A few fine needles in your arms and legs to help you relax.
• Facial needling. Very fine needles in your face and neck.
• Fine skin needling. Tiny needles placed along fine lines. Deluxe only.
• Rest. You relax for 20 to 25 minutes with the needles in.
• Facial massage. With hands, gua sha and jade roller, using a hyaluronic acid serum. Deluxe only.
• Moisturiser to finish.

Lite takes an hour. Deluxe takes 90 minutes to 2 hours. If you’re wondering what the needles feel like, read Does facial cosmetic acupuncture hurt?

After your appointment

Don’t wear make-up or touch your face for 12 hours. My aftercare page has the full advice.

Finding the clinic

Private Medical Rooms, 679 Clarkston Road, Glasgow G44 3SE. Look for the Private Medical Rooms sign. Parking is on the road outside. There’s a map on the contact page.

Any other questions? Have a look at the FAQ, or email me.

Written by Dr Eoghan Colgan, GMC number 6030214. Last reviewed October 2026.