When performing cosmetic acupuncture, the insertion of the tiny, thin needles creates a microtrauma, which forces the area of skin to heal itself. This is almost like having a cut, where the immune system heals it naturally. This healing process stimulates the proteins, collagen and elastin, which tighten the face while filling in fine lines

Acupuncture has been proven to be safe in all stages of pregnancy.  There are however certain points that you would want to avoid during pregnancy entirely and then there are different points/ areas that you would want to avoid or needle differently during the different terms of pregnancy.  The acupuncture points that we avoid all