Is the effect permanent?

Depending on your lifestyle and muscle usage patterns, the duration will vary and will require periodic maintenance.

It’s a micro-acupuncture procedure that’s much smaller than regular acupuncture, so it’s done comfortably and without much pain.

When can I apply makeup after my procedure?

We recommend light makeup starting the next day to minimize irritation at the treatment site.

Do you have a lot of bruising?

Although individualized, you may experience minor bruising, which will usually resolve within a few days.

Facial Asymmetry Mi-in(美人) Acupuncture

Korean medicine care for restoring balance

What is Facial Asymmetry Mi-in(美人) Acupuncture?

Facial asymmetry acupuncture is a Korean medicine treatment that uses needle stimulation to help adjust imbalances in the facial muscles and around the jaw joint
to support left–right symmetry.

Combined with Chuna therapy, it also helps address the jaw joint, cervical spine, and postural imbalance together,
supporting contributing-factor care and steadier facial-balance management.

V-RO Lifting and UMS Facial may also be considered for firmness, fascia,
and swelling care, depending on your needs.

Built around needle stimulation and Chuna therapy, with optional firmness, fascia, and swelling care when needed.

Image representing facial balance and facial contour for facial asymmetry

Key points for improving facial balance

Easing imbalance around the muscles and jaw joint

Needle stimulation helps ease tension and imbalance around the facial muscles and jaw joint to support left–right symmetry.

Chuna therapy to help align posture as well

By looking at the jaw joint, cervical spine, and postural imbalance together, it supports care for contributing factors and steadier balance management.

Linked firmness, fascia, and swelling care when needed

V-RO Lifting and UMS Facial may be considered for firmness, fascia, and swelling care.

Who it’s for

Those whose left and right facial size or contour differ

Those with jaw discomfort or pain when opening the mouth

Those with facial asymmetry accompanied by neck and shoulder muscle tension

Those who tend to chew on only one side

Treatment time

About 20–30 min (with comfort-focused needling)

Recommended frequency

1–2 times per week (during the initial intensive phase)

Downtime

Minimal (return to daily life right away)

When changes may appear

Individual responses vary, and the degree of noticeable change may differ depending on the number of sessions.

Early on

Subtle changes may appear after 1–2 sessions

Individual responses vary, but a subtle shift in balance may be noticeable relatively early on.

Steady balance care

Toward steadier balance care after 5 or more sessions

With repeated care, left–right balance and tension around the jaw joint can be managed more steadily.

Normal responses

Soreness or muscle tightness at the treated area

Minor bruising or swelling

Temporary differences in left–right sensation

These usually ease naturally within 1–3 days.

Precautions

Please avoid excessive massage or pressure on the day of treatment.
Please refrain from alcohol and sauna for about 24 hours.
Please cut back on hard or chewy foods.
Please correct the habit of chewing on only one side.
Please avoid touching the treated area frequently with your hands.

Clinic image representing a facial balance care consultation

Related treatments

Related treatments you may consider

Facial Asymmetry Mi-in(美人) Acupuncture focuses on restoring balance around the facial muscles and jaw joint. Depending on your condition, Chuna therapy can help address posture and the jaw joint together, while V-RO Lifting and UMS Facial can add firmness, fascia, and swelling care.

Shoulder treatment scene during Chuna Manual Therapy