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Cosmetic Acupuncture

Cosmetic Acupuncture, or Facial Rejuvenation as it is commonly called, is an effective way to remove fine lines and wrinkles from the face. It can reduce the signs of aging by revitalizing the skin and providing a more youthful look to the face. Cosmetic acupuncture helps to rejuvenate facial tissue by increasing the circulation to the area, and stimulating collagen production, resulting in a healthy glowing complexion.

Though Cosmetic Acupuncture has recently begun to gain momentum in the U.S. and Canada, this ancient healing art has been practiced in China for emperors and empresses as a beauty ritual for thousands of years. The treatment involves inserting thin needles into the face and body in order to increase the blood circulation and collagen production within the skin. This allows the skin to be nourished, oxygenated and moisturized from the inside out. Additionally, the increased production of collagen gives the skin more tightness and elasticity. Hence, the treatment improves the complexion, elasticity, and youthfulness of the skin.

A recent report in the International Journal of Clinical Acupuncture found that among 300 cases treated with Cosmetic Acupuncture, 98% had marked effects with one course of treatment. The effects included:

  • Improvement of the elasticity of facial muscles
  • Diminishing wrinkles
  • Healthier complexion and overall rejuvenation

There is no risk involved with cosmetic acupuncture, no down time required, and the only reported side effect is minimal and occasional bruising. However, bruising can be completely avoided by employing proper technique and attentiveness to facial tissue.

Benefits of Cosmetic Acupuncture

Cosmetic Acupuncture treatment may remove 5-10 years from your face. It helps to eliminate fine lines and softens the deeper lines making them less noticeable. The treatment can also eliminate or minimize dark circles and puffiness under the eyes, and aids in the reduction of a double chin. Most importantly, acupuncture provides overall rejuvenation, allowing the whole body to feel less stressed and more energized!

Other benefits of Cosmetic Acupuncture include:

  • Improves facial color by increasing local circulation to the face, and therefore oxygenation of the skin
  • Helps to keep acne prone skin under control
  • Tightens the pores
  • Brightens the eyes
  • Clears or reduces ages spots
  • Gives radiance and glow to sallow complexion
  • Delays the aging process
  • Reduces frown lines
  • Helps to lift sagging skin and droopy eyelids
  • Moisturizes the skin from within
  • Increases collagen production
  • Improves muscle tone and may help to prevent frowning
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Is Cosmetic Acupuncture for You?

Any individual interested in delaying the aging process, and desiring to look and feel younger can benefit from Cosmetic Acupuncture. The motivation to begin treatment may be professionally or personally inspired or a combination of both.

Different methods of treatment are emphasized and specific points stimulated according to how an individual is aging. Cosmetic Acupuncture is suitable for those with the following concerns:

  • Fine lines and deep wrinkles
  • Puffiness around the eyes and neck
  • Sallow, dry and acne prone skin
  • Sagging
  • Droopy eyelids
  • Double chin
  • Large pores

Individuals without any skin concerns may utilize Cosmetic Acupuncture to simply maintain their skin's overall health.

Why Cosmetic Acupuncture is an Ideal Option

When compared to Botox or Surgical Facelifts, Cosmetic Acupuncture is clearly the ideal option. The cost of Surgical Facelifts is over $5,000! Additionally, many risks are involved including scarring, nerve damage, allergic reactions, infection, complications due to anesthesia and a long and painful recovery. Often, pain medication is needed during the recovery period. Botox offers temporary results with dangerous side effects such as paralysis of surrounding muscles, which may impair natural facial expressions. Additionally, the long-term effects of botox are still unknown, and may prove to adversely impact the whole body.

Course of Treatment

The course of the treatment is twelve sessions, twice per week for six weeks. Each treatment is approximately one hour long. Visible results will be noticeable after 6-7 sessions, and typically results last from three to five years after a course of twelve treatments. Maintenance is strongly recommended to sustain the health of the skin, and should be done one to two times per month.

When considering Cosmetic Acupuncture, please be aware that each individual's skin will respond differently to the treatment depending on their age and lifestyle, and therefore the timeframe of results may vary.

The cost of Cosmetic Acupuncture is $225.00 per treatment session. Each Cosmetic Acupuncture treatment includes a medical acupuncture treatment at the same time. Acupuncture is covered under some insurance plans.

Is Cosmetic Acupuncture Safe?

Yes! Unlike more invasive treatments, Cosmetic Acupuncture is a natural process that enhances radiance. It requires no drugs or injections, involves no risk, no recovery time, and no negative side effects. Though rare, minimal bruising has been reported. However, bruising can be completely avoided by employing proper technique and attentiveness to facial tissue.

Cosmetic Acupuncture is not recommended for individuals with the following conditions:

  • Abnormal coagulation
  • Easy bruising
  • Pregnant women
  • Pacemakers
  • High blood pressure
  • Diabetes
  • Migraines
  • Former plastic surgery
Skin food therapy

Skin Food Therapy

Coupled with Cosmetic Acupuncture, Skin Food Therapy is used to enhance the effectiveness of the treatment. Skin Food Therapy is a customized treatment mask made with completely natural and high quality herbs including ginseng, green tea, and anti-oxidant rich vitamin C. This personalized herbal mask gently detoxifies, clarifies, tones and tightens skin to achieve a healthy glow. Skin Food Therapy has a very calming effect on the skin and will visibly relieve signs of inflammation and sensitivity. The mask is prepared at home, and applied once per week. It is a wonderful treatment for all skin types, and is designed to nourish the skin for overall health and radiance.

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