Lorraine Kelly
If you thought the word facelift belonged solely to the realm of scalpels and surgical bravado, think again. London’s wellness crowd has decided that the future of the facelift lies in needles of an entirely different sort — acupuncture needles — and the demand is so intense there’s already a three-month waiting list.
Niroshini has launched the Oḷi Facelift, a three-hour, non-invasive treatment priced at £1,500 and fuelled by a blend of cosmetic acupuncture, emotional therapy and something far older than any beauty trend: spiritual clearing. It’s the kind of hybrid experience that would have made your grandmother raise an eyebrow — and then book herself in once she saw the results.
According to the team, this isn’t just another fancy facial with a catchy name. It’s pitched as a full-scale internal reset that puts emotional healing, energetic realignment and physical rejuvenation in the same room. As they put it, the treatment is “a bespoke 3-hour transformational treatment combining the Niroshini Cosmetic Acupuncture Ritual with shamanic-style energy healing and spiritual clearing.”
And judging by the waiting list, Londoners can’t get enough of it.
A Facelift For Your Face — And Your Past
The Oli Facelift follows a structure you wouldn’t see in any conventional clinic. For starters, clients are asked to write their life story before their session — a reflective, sometimes uncomfortable task meant to expose emotional patterns and internal debris that might need clearing.
Before a single acupuncture needle appears, the treatment opens with talking therapy. Clients unravel their emotional, physical and spiritual blocks while the deeper work kicks in beneath the surface. The energy-clearing phase is said to target “emotional trauma, ancestral and past-life patterns, chakra imbalances and energetic blockages.”
Only then does the Niroshini Cosmetic Acupuncture Ritual begin — the part that lifts, sculpts, brightens and smooths the skin without a drop of filler or an ounce of Botox.
And here’s the kicker: some clients walk out looking so refreshed that their friends reportedly insist they look “up to 20 years younger” after one session.
Why The Rush? Because People Want More Than A Quick Fix
There’s a surge in demand for treatments that look beyond vanity and tackle what’s going on beneath the surface. The Oli Facelift lands squarely in that sweet spot: a treatment that promises to rejuvenate the face while untying emotional knots that may have been tightened for decades.
The reported benefits read like a laundry list of things modern living steals from us:
- Whole-person transformation: emotional, physical and spiritual renewal
- Natural rejuvenation: firmer, lifted, hydrated skin with improved elasticity
- Reduced fine lines and wrinkles
- Better energy flow and reduced tension
- Enhanced organ, immune and musculoskeletal function
- Deep emotional and spiritual clearing
- Weight loss in some clients where emotional weight has been stored
It’s no wonder people are queuing for months. London may love a trend, but it also loves something that feels authentic, effective and rooted in something older than the latest TikTok skincare hack.
The Woman Behind The Facelift London Won’t Stop Talking About
The Oli Facelift was developed by Melissa Day, who brings together cosmetic acupuncture, spiritual healing, intuitive insight, trauma-informed work and energy medicine. In a sector crowded with quick fixes, Melissa takes a markedly different approach — slow, intentional and grounded.
Each session is built entirely around the client’s personal history, right down to their written life story. It’s an approach that has earned Melissa a loyal following across Harley Street, Mayfair and Notting Hill.
Her work is described as transforming clients “from the inside out” and bridging beauty, wellness and spirituality “in a way few practitioners offer.”
The Price Of Transformation
- £90 for the initial consultation
- £1,500 for the signature 3-hour experience
- £15,000 for a ten-session course
The cost reflects the complexity of the treatment: cosmetic acupuncture, emotional therapy, intuitive healing, spiritual clearing and aftercare all bundled into one.
And for many, it’s proving worth every penny. Clients routinely describe the experience as a “reset” or a “turning point” — not just for their appearance, but their entire life.
Why The Three-Month Wait?
Because people aren’t looking for a cosmetic shortcut anymore. They want something that respects time-honoured practices, treats them as whole human beings and nudges life back into alignment. A facelift that doesn’t just lift the skin, but lifts the weight they’ve been carrying.
It’s a rare thing these days: something that isn’t rushed, isn’t superficial and doesn’t pretend to be anything other than a deep, transformative experience.
And that, it seems, is exactly what people have been waiting for — even if the wait is now three months long.
