
What is Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture?
Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture facelift is becoming a more popular, non-surgical
method for those who want not only to maintain beauty, radiance and vitality in
the face, but also improve their overall health and well being. Facial Rejuvenation
Acupuncture is a painless, non-surgical method of reducing the signs of the aging
process. Though Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture can sometimes be referred to as
an Acupuncture Facelift, it is more than a cosmetic procedure. It is a rejuvenation
and revitalization process designed to help the whole body look and feel younger.
The facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture treatment is based on the principles of Oriental
Medicine and involves the insertion of hair-thin needles into particular area of
the face, ears, neck, hands, trunk, and legs along channels or meridians of energy
called Qi (pronounced chee). Specific points are chosen to manipulate the movement
of energy in the body according to the individuals needs.
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What are the effects of the procedure?
Acupuncture for facial beauty is a wonderful, holistic, alternative approach to
fighting the aging process : increase the flow of energy, blood and lymph circulation
improves the face's natural healthy color, diminishes wrinkles and eliminates fine
lines.
Other likely results include: moisturizing of the skin with increased local circulation
of the blood and lymph to the face; increased collagen production, muscle tone,
and dermal contraction; tighten of the pores; brightening of the eyes; improving
of hormonal balance to help acne; reduction of stress evident in the face.
Promoting collagen production increases muscle tone and elasticity helping to firm
the skin, fill out wrinkles, and reduces bags and sagging.
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Who would benefit form Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture?
Anyone concerned with looking and feeling young and slowing down the aging process.
Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture is suitable for those with deep wrinkles, fine lines,
bags under their eyes, sagging, puffiness, dropping eyelids, double chin, large
pores, dry skin or acne. Different methods are emphasized and specific points stimulated
according to how and individual is aging.
Healing physical, emotional and spiritual issues to reduce stress and improve overall
health and well being. Since the body/mind/spirit are all connected, negative emotions
reflect in the face and change the appearance of skin texture, color, and tension.
Acupuncture can eliminate stress and bring out the innate strength, vitality, and
health.
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What is the course of the treatment?
Generally it consists of 12-15 treatments taken twice a week. The effects become
most noticeable on about the 7-8 sessions. Each person responds differently, depending
on his/her condition and lifestyle prior to treatment. Subsequent visits will be
once in 2 or 3 weeks for 6 visits. Each treatment takes an hour. Further treatment
for maintenance care may be advised once a month to enhance the results for many
years. Treatment plans may be personalized for each patient and/or combined with
Chinese herbs depending on environmental and health factors that impact the skin.
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Why choose Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture over a surgical face-lift?
While Facial Rejuvenation acupuncture is not a replacement for surgery, it is excellent
alternative approach without surgery and injection. Acupuncture is far less expensive,
more natural, non-invasive and safer than plastic surgery or botox injection(s),
and has no side effects, toxicity, inflammation, or recovery time. While Facial
Rejuvenation Acupuncture cannot reshape one's nose or chin, it is a more subtle
rejuvenation that takes years off one's face-safely and naturally while improving
overall health.
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Contraindication for Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture
Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture is contraindicated for some pituitary disorders,
heart disorders, diabetes mellitus, and high blood pressure, individuals who have
a pacemaker or who have a problem with bleeding or bruising, or who currently suffer
from migraine headaches. Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture should not be done during
pregnancy, during about with a cold or flu, during an allergic attack or during
an acute herpes outbreak.
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