Look to the East
Jolene Khor tries two new Asian treatments in town that promise to balance chi and renew energy
99 Questions
My appointment began with a comprehensive consultation with Dr Adele Lau that covered my lifestyle habits including diet, sleep and exercise. She gave me an honest lowdown about the acupuncture treatment, which not just improves my complexion, but better my chi and clear the blockages in my meridian points. “Some people find it quite painful,” Dr Lau said, among other things like, “Bruising after acupuncture is not uncommon” and “you may feel a deep ache during the session in certain areas.”
Great Expectations
The first half comprised a regular facial: cleansing, toning and a cooling, soothing mask (no extraction is done). If you’re wearing waterproof make-up, I recommend removing it before your facial, as the make-up remover used was no match to the staying power of my Chanel eyeliner and Lancôme mascara.
Moment of Truth
Dr Lau told me how many needles she will be using (four on my calves, three on each hand and six on the face). My imagination is my worst nightmare, but it did hurt on the legs. I was warned not to move them, but I’m fidgety, so the sharp pain I felt was my own fault. The pricks in other areas were negligible at best, an ant bite at worst. Dr Lau removed the needles after 20min.