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Acupuncture for Facial Rejuvenation - An Alternative to Plastic Surgery
As the years have gone by, you may have noticed that the youthful image you once saw in
the mirror is becoming more of a memory. As we age, the damage from sun exposure, stress, hormone replacement therapies and other toxins have taken their toll leaving wrinkles and many skin disorders. While modern medicine offers a multitude of ways to improve your appearance, many of these include unwanted side effects or other dangers. Fortunately, there are some natural options to help enhance your face.
What is Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation?
Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation is a form of treatment that uses tiny needles on the face and body to enhance and renew your looks. Based upon the same principles of Oriental Medicine that allow acupuncture to treat a variety of pain and internal conditions, it can provide a pain-free and natural way to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and support a healthy complexion.
Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine has always possessed a focus on health and longevity, which has included the physical appearance. In ancient China, the Empress and Emperor’s concubines made use of acupuncture and herbal medicine to maintain their vitality and youthful beauty. In addition, facial diagnosis has been an integral part of Chinese Medicine from its earliest beginnings, approximately 5,000 years ago. Each of the major organs in the body manifests their state within your complexion; by identifying and correcting imbalances, your health and appearance can both improve.
Benefits of Cosmetic Acupuncture
Increase in collagen production, tone and firmness, improving the elasticity of your skin
Remove fine wrinkles in the skin, lighten deeper lines in the face
Regulate water metabolism to eliminate under eye bags and, puffiness and contour the cheeks and jaw line
Strengthen the facial muscles, to eliminate jowls, double chin and lift droopy eyelids
Increased blood circulation in the face for a more even complexion
Clear or reduce age spots, rosacea, and acne
Pain free and natural therapy that improves your appearance
A treatment that benefits your overall health and improves your energy
You will not only look younger, but also feel younger
How Does Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation Work?
Acupuncture facial rejuvenation works by balancing the functioning of the body and encouraging the flow of blood and energy to the face. From the physical constitution and lifestyle, the flow of energy in the body can become disrupted leading to a state of disharmony; these imbalances can manifest in the complexion and skin health. By supporting a healthy mind and body, you can improve the appearance of your face in a manner that you can both see and feel.
During the Cosmetic Acupuncture treatment for facial rejuvenation, thin sterile needles will be inserted into the face and body to adjust the flow of energy. Additionally, these facial needles are able to increase the tone of the facial muscles, pulling the skin tight and flattening wrinkles. The local insertion of needles into the superficial layers of the skin has been shown to increase collagen production in the local area providing the skin greater elasticity and a more youthful appearance. There is usually no pain and only a mild distending feeling at the sites of needles insertion during the treatment.
Treatment Protocol
While the many individuals can notice immediate changes after the first treatment, treatments for facial renewal are commonly offered in treatment sets to increase the quality of the results. A typical protocol provides treatment two times per week for approximately 5 weeks, for 10 total treatments. Each treatment lasts approximately 45-60 minutes. While the results can last several years, monthly maintenance visits are recommended. Remember, Cosmetic Acupuncture is not a face-lift, but a gradual improvement of your skin’s condition and facial muscle tone over the treatment course.
The acupuncturist may also include body acupuncture points during the treatment to support your facial complexion, as well as manage other health complaints. Acupuncture treatment can also help reduce stress, insomnia, hot flashes, anxiety, pain, and many other conditions during your sessions. Improving other aspects of your health will support the benefits of your facial rejuvenation.
Many practitioners also incorporate the use of Chinese Herbal Medicine during treatment. Constitutional conditions as well as other medical complaints may also benefit from the use of Chinese Herbal Medicine. Additional protocols can focus on weight loss and the cosmetic enhancement of the abdomen.
Treatment sets typically cost from $1000 to $2000 dollars for 10 treatments, which may or may not include the cost of herbal medicine.
Follow-up treatments are helpful every 1-2 months.