 | What is Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture? |
Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture is a painless, non-surgical
method of reducing the signs of the aging process. Facial
Rejuvenation Acupuncture helps to improve muscle tone and
dermal contraction, especially in the face and neck. Bags and
sagging around the eyes, face, and neck can be significantly
reduced and toned up. Healthy facial coloring can be restored
and there can be a tightening of the pores. Habitual
expressions resulting from stress are transformed, resulting
in a remarkably younger, calmer, and less worn-looking face
with which to meet the world.
| How does it work? |
For thousands of years, the Chinese have known that beauty
comes from the inside. At least as early as the Sung Dynasty
(960 AD-1270 AD) Rejuvenation acupuncture practices were
employed for the Empress and the Emperor's concubines. The
Chinese discovered and utilized ways to change the energy flow
within the body to initiate the healing process for
rejuvenation. 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.
Based on the principles of Oriental Medicine, Facial
Rejuvenation Acupuncture involves the insertion of hair-thin
needles into particular areas 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 Qi in the body according to the individual's
needs. Many meridians either begin or end on the face while
some have internal branches that go to the face. Therefore,
treatments specifically affect the face while simultaneously
treating the underlying factors that contribute to the aging
process.
| Why choose Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture over a
surgical face lift? |
While not a replacement for surgery, Acupuncture Facial
Rejuvenation is an excellent alternative. It is far less
costly than cosmetic surgery and is safe, virtually painless,
and has no side effects or risk of disfigurement. Unlike surgery
that may have an extended recovery period with swelling and
discoloration, there is no trauma from Facial Rejuvenation
Acupuncture. 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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contact us at 704.968.0351. |
| What are the effects? |
Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture may erase as many as five
to fifteen years from the face, with results apparent after
just a few treatments. These treatments improve circulation of
the face and body, bringing nutrients to the skin and removing
metabolic toxins. Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture has been
shown to increase collagen production and aids in its
dispersal, thus helping to firm the skin and fill out wrinkles.
Fine lines may be entirely eliminated and deeper wrinkles
diminished. Improved muscle tone and dermal contraction helps
firm jowls and minimize double chins, while improved fluid
metabolism reduces bags under the eyes and lifts droopy
eyelids. Other likely results include: moisturizing of the
skin with increased local circulation of blood and lymph to
the face; tightening of the pores; brightening of the eyes;
improvement of hormonal balance to help acne; reduction of
stress evident in the face - bringing out your innate beauty
and radiance.
| Who would benefit from Facial Rejuvenation
Acupuncture? |
Anyone concerned with looking and feeling young and slowing
down the aging process. Different methods are emphasized, and
specific points stimulated according to how an individual is
aging. A person with excess puffiness, for example, would
require a different treatment than someone with dry skin. |
| What is the course of treatment? |
Generally, it consists of 12 treatments given once or twice
a week. The effects become most noticeable and lasting on or
about the seventh session, though many people notice
improvement much sooner. Each person responds differently,
depending on his or her condition and lifestyle prior to
treatment. Following the initial course of treatment,
maintenance sessions can prolong the results for five to ten
years. It is often recommended to supplement the Facial
Rejuvenation program with facial self-massage and/or
Acupressure, Herbal and Nutritional Supplements, and a healthy
diet.
| Does it really make a difference? |
The use of acupuncture in Cosmetology has already attracted
great attention in Japan, Hong Kong, and Sweden. The
effectiveness of Acupuncture is due to its ability to balance
the body's energy system. A 1996 report in the International
Journal of Clinical Acupuncture reported that among 300 cases
treated with Facial Acupuncture, 90% had marked effects with
one course of treatment. The effects included: the skin
becoming more delicate and fair, improvement of the elasticity
of facial muscles and leveling of wrinkles, a rosier
complexion, and overall rejuvenation-not confined to the face.
Common sense would tell us that treating underlying imbalances
is preferable to masking the outward symptoms and allowing
further decline and dysfunction to continue within the body. |
