Skin is the largest organ we have and this organ needs care from both the inside and outside.  In Asian medicine, we say that wrinkles begin internally from a weakness and imbalance. Thus, in essence, the focus of acupuncture procedures is to balance your life by promoting your body’s own healing systems to regenerate your skin.

What is Facial Cosmetic Acupuncture?

Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture is a non-surgical, anti-aging procedure for rejuvenating the face and revitalizing the whole body. Founded on the principles of Asian medicine, it is a natural, noninvasive, cutting-edge technique of addressing both the outward manifestations of aging and its inner root causes. It has been used for thousands of years as a holistic treatment that has been proven to be effective in reducing fine lines and wrinkles, tightening skin, and restoring skin elasticity.

Benefits of Cosmetic Facial Acupuncture

Reduce and prevent wrinkles

Erase fine lines and reduce deeper lines

Eliminate dark circles and puffiness under eyes

Tighten skin pores

Improve facial complexion

Reduce double chin

Clear or reduce age spots

Improve facial muscle tone

Keep acne prone skin under control

Overall rejuvenation of the whole body

Increase collagen production

Improve acne and smoothes acne scars

How Does it Work?

Very fine, disposable acupuncture needles are placed at strategic points on the face, which increases the local production of collagen and elastin. This results in a general tightening of facial tissue and gives a smoother, firmer line to the face. Internally, you may experience the following benefits:

Increased circulation of blood and lymph with improvement in complexion

Endorphins released, which aid the body in balancing itself and promoting good health

Immune system is stimulated as anti-inflammatory hormones are released

Digestive function is improved and hormone levels are balanced

Blood & Qi (energy) are stimulated, resulting in internal and external health and beauty

Ultimately, when the body is becomes well balanced optimum health is attained

Research

A 1996 report in the international Journal of Clinical Acupuncture reported that among 300 cases treated with Cosmetic Acupuncture, 90% had marked effects with a single course of treatment. The effects included:

More delicate and fair skin

More elastic facial muscles

Diminished wrinkles

Healthier complexion

Overall rejuvenation

A recent study published in the 2005 Aesthetic Surgery Journal concluded that “… patients are well aware of changes – from an improved sense of well being with a well rested look to significant reduction in wrinkles. Given these clinical results and increasing scientific support, the Western population is becoming more aware of its benefits. Aesthetic surgeons increasingly are looking at adding the ancient modality of state-of-the-art practice to bring it to the forefront of comprehensive care.”

A study, published in the 2nd quarter 1997 issue of the Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine by Cai Xuefen of the Obstetrical & Gynecological Hospital, Zhejiang Medical University, Zhejiang Province 310006, found that "acupuncture is effective in ovulation induction and also in the remission of OHSS (ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome) induced by HMG (human menopausal gonadotropin)"

What to Expect

Facial acupuncture treatments are extremely relaxing.  Small, fine needles are gently inserted into the face and body and are left in for about 30 minutes as the patient relaxes to relieve the stress that has become inevitably prominent in our daily lives.  Again, facial acupuncture not only consists of facial rejuvenation but also overall rejuvenation of the body as well.  So the wrinkles disappear and your body heals at the same time.

Why Cosmetic Facial Acupuncture?

No risks!

No negative side effects!

No recovery time!

No injections!

No drugs!