Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture
If you’re reading this, you’ve most likely decided that a procedure as drastic as a surgical face lift is not for you and you’d rather go with something less invasive. Here we will compare and contrast the pros and cons of both procedures in the hopes of helping you decide which is best for you.
Cosmetic acupuncture on the other hand is an ancient Chinese practice that has been in existence since the Sung Dynasty (960-1279 AD) and was performed on the Empresses and Emperor’s concubines. It has its roots in Traditional Chinese medicine where the focus of treatment is the root of the symptom or illness which allows for an overall balance of body, mind and spirit.
HOW DO THEY WORK?
Facial acupuncture, also known as cosmetic acupuncture or acupuncture facelift, is a procedure involving the gentle insertion of thin needles into specific points on the face to induce the flow of blood and encourage the production of collagen, a protein in found in connective tissue that your body uses to keep your skin youthful and elastic. The increased blood flow rehydrates, nourishes, tones and reduces the appearance of facial wrinkles in addition to tightening pores and improving muscle tone. In advanced facial acupuncture, your body’s energy is further strengthened by the insertion of needles in the arms, legs and body helping to fulfil a complete treatment that which balances the improvement of the external beauty by strengthen the internal energies that influence it.
BENEFITS
Cosmetic acupuncture benefits both your internal and external being. If you have any other symptoms that present themselves, they are also normally addressed, leading to a more holistic treatment overall. The most visible of benefits are the improvement of muscle tone, elimination of fine lines, the reduction in sagging jowls, tightening of the neck, lifting drooping eyelids, tightening pores and improving facial colour, leaving your skin rejuvenated. It does not require anaesthesia.
DRAWBACKS AND SIDE EFFECTS
Cosmetic acupuncture’s biggest drawback is the number of sessions it takes to make collagen permanent. Each session can take up to 60 minutes, with a recommended 10 sessions of initial treatment recommended by the Cosmetic Acupuncture Association. This can make it a little costly with each session costing between $120 to $150. The side effects of acupuncture might include bruising and puffiness
CONCLUSIONS
Having looked at the two and seeing just how different one is from the other, the decision on which treatment to undergo is entirely up to you. It will most likely boil down to how quickly you want to see results and the permanence of said results.
Yan Acupuncture Clinic offers you facial rejuvenation acupuncture treatments as well as Chinese herbs, which can be combined with the acupuncture treatments. We welcome your questions in relation to the treatments we offer.
