Aesthetic Dry Needling for Facial Rejuvenation is an advanced, anatomy-led training programme designed exclusively for Dermatologists, Aesthetic Physicians, and Cosmetic Medical Practitioners seeking a non-injectable adjunct to enhance facial outcomes.
This face-to-face programme introduces a structured, safety-driven approach to facial dry needling focused on facial neuromodulation, microcirculation, tissue quality, and natural facial rejuvenation. The technique integrates seamlessly into modern aesthetic clinics without competing with injectables, toxins, or fillers.
This course represents a first-of-its-kind offering in the UAE.
Patient demand in aesthetic medicine is shifting. Increasingly, patients are seeking:
Natural-looking facial enhancement
Lower-risk procedures
Minimal downtime
Alternatives to injectables
Aesthetic Dry Needling provides clinicians with a precise, anatomy-driven technique that improves facial tissue behaviour and skin quality while maintaining the highest standards of safety and professionalism.
This technique:
Is non-injectable and toxin-free
Has low consumable and operational cost
Is well-tolerated with minimal downtime
Complements existing aesthetic treatments
Broadens treatment options for selected patients
It is designed to enhance, not replace, injectable procedures.
Aesthetic Dry Needling works through well-described physiological mechanisms, including:
Modulation of facial neuromuscular tone
Improvement of local microcirculation
Mechanical stimulation of connective tissue
Autonomic nervous system regulation
These mechanisms contribute to improvements in:
Facial tone and symmetry
Skin texture and elasticity
Appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
Overall facial vitality and patient-perceived outcomes
The programme places strong emphasis on facial anatomy, vascular awareness, and neural safety, ensuring responsible clinical application.
Applied facial anatomy with emphasis on muscles, nerves, and blood vessels
Tissue layers and depth-specific needling strategies
Physiological mechanisms underpinning aesthetic dry needling
Clinical safety, contraindications, and professional boundaries
Advanced facial dry needling techniques for:
Scalp and forehead
Peri-orbital region
Cheeks and jawline
Front of face and facial lines
Intradermal and superficial techniques for fine lines and skin texture
Auricular techniques for autonomic and systemic regulation
Structured treatment sequencing and clinical progression
Participants are trained to deliver a complete, structured aesthetic dry needling session, including:
Facial and autonomic preparation
Targeted facial needling using layered techniques
Focused treatment of facial lines and tissue tone
Post-needling facial techniques and treatment completion
This framework allows for individualised patient care while maintaining consistency, safety, and professional standards.
This programme is designed for:
Dermatologists
Aesthetic physicians
Cosmetic general practitioners
Medical practitioners working in aesthetic or dermatology clinics
Physiotherapists with prior dry needling certification and advanced training in facial or orofacial practice
Participants should have prior exposure to dry needling techniques and a working knowledge of facial anatomy.
Face-to-face practical training
Small-group, hands-on learning
Anatomy-led and evidence-informed
Designed for immediate clinical integration
By completing this course, clinicians gain:
A non-injectable facial aesthetic skill
A safe adjunct to injectable treatments
A differentiating service for aesthetic clinics
Expanded treatment options for patients seeking natural outcomes
Aesthetic Dry Needling for Facial Rejuvenation offers dermatologists and aesthetic physicians a modern, ethical, and clinically sound approach to facial enhancement.
This is not a beauty trend.
This is precision-based aesthetic practice.
Physiotherapist | Lecturer
BSc MSc MCSP MHCPC MAACP MBMAS FHEA
Delivery Format: Face-to-Face
Duration: 1 Full Day
Overview of the course structure and objectives
TCM theory underpinning facial acupuncture
Western physiological mechanisms of facial needling
Facial muscles, nerves, and blood vessels
Health and safety considerations
Contraindications, precautions, and scope of practice
Scalp needling
Forehead techniques
Peri-orbital region
Chin and cheeks
Safe and effective needling application
Front of face needling
Intradermal and superficial techniques for lines and wrinkles
Clinical reasoning and point selection
Treatment layering and progression
Planning and structuring FACE treatment sessions
Auricular acupuncture and NADA protocol
Integration of systemic and facial techniques
Course summary and discussion