Cosmetic Acupuncture

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“a viable alternative to cosmetic surgery, the effects of which run much deeper than simply improving appearances”.

The Irish Times (Monday, December 29, 2003) 

The benefits of Cosmetic Acupuncture

Acupuncture facelifts have even been featured in the mainstream media which studies show that among 300 cases treated with facial acupuncture, 90% had marked beneficial results with only one course of treatment.

(International Journal of Clinical Acupuncture, 1996) 

WHAT IS COSMETIC ACUPUNCTURE/FACIAL REJUVENATION?

Facial Rejuvenation/Cosmetic Acupuncture is based on time-tested principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is a painless, non-surgical, positive, holistic alternative which is somewhat of new phenomenon, but in fact goes back thousands of years and can enhance not only your physical appearance but also your overall health, reducing signs of the aging process and giving you a glow that radiates from deep within.  Although this procedure is often referred to as ‘Acupuncture Facelift’, it is more than just a cosmetic procedure. 

In accordance with TCM theory, we possess a system of energy in our bodies called Qi (pronounced chee). This Qi flows throughout the body in specific pathways called meridians, all of which either begin or end on the face.  Each individual is primarily treated from the inside, adjusting the body condition to treat the face.

  Cosmetic Acupuncture is an excellent alternative approach to facelifts/botox without surgery and injection. Acupuncture is far less expensive, more natural, non-invasive and safer than plastic surgery or botox injections and has no side effects, toxicity, inflammation, or recovery time. 

WHAT CAN COSMETIC ACUPUNCTURE TREAT?

Cosmetic Acupuncture works generally at improving vitality and energy and in turn, slowing down the aging process. It is suitable for those with deep wrinkles, fine lines, bags under the eyes, sagging, puffiness, drooping eyelids, double chin, large pores, dry skin or acne.

Because the treatment is holistic and each individual is different, the treatment strategies vary for each person, treating from the inside and adjusting the body condition to treat the face.   

WHAT HAPPENS IN A TREATMENT? 

As with general Acupuncture treatments, your first visit is longer than your follow-up visits or at the very least it entails quite a bit of questioning.  The initial questioning is a very important part of the care your acupuncturist can provide to you. While many of the questions may seem entirely irrelevant to your condition, there are very good reasons behind the questions. As part of the diagnosis in TCM, your practitioner will then take a look at your tongue and take a reading from the pulse on both wrists and once all the information has been put together and analyzed, a treatment strategy that works best for you will be administered. 

Cosmetic Acupuncture helps to rebalance the Qi of the body by gentle insertion of very fine needles through specific acupuncture points chosen to tackle the underlying problems.  These points will be located on the particular areas of the face, ears, neck, hands, trunk, and legs along channels or meridians of energy. Specific points are chosen to manipulate the movement of energy in the body according to the individual's needs. 

Treatment is effective in removing these energy obstructions to finely tune the body which not only works on your physical appearance but also your overall health, giving you a glow that radiates from deep within.   

WHEN CAN I EXPECT TO SEE RESULTS?

Although results can be seen from as early as the very first treatment, generally, in a course consisting of 12 treatments, effects are most noticeable and lasting from the sixth session. Each person responds differently, depending on his or her condition, constitution and lifestyle. Following the initial course of treatment, maintenance sessions can prolong the results for five to ten years.

It is recommended to supplement the Facial Rejuvenation treatments with self-facial massage or acupressure, facial exercise, a good skincare regime and a healthy diet.