Botox injections to erase facial lines are commonplace today but facial acupuncture, a treatment that’s been used for thousands of years in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is becoming increasingly popular as a natural alternative to plastic surgery and Botox.
From acne to ageing, cosmetic acupuncture boasts a host of facial benefits.
Acupuncture needles are a well-accepted treatment in the West for migraines or stress but facial acupuncture for aesthetic purposes is a more recent phenomenon.
A cosmetic acupuncture treatment will concentrate on points and muscles of the face to improve the elasticity of your skin and general overall appearance.
During the treatment, your Facial Enhancement Acupuncture practitioner will also needle constitutional points on your legs, arms and body; these are the points that will help to balance and harmonise your inner elements.
Studies published in the International Journal of Clinical Acupuncture in 1996 showed that: “…of 300 people who received Facial Acupuncture, 90% demonstrated marked results after only their first treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Crow’s feet:
Cosmetic acupuncture can create firmer and more resilient skin around the eyes. By encouraging collagen and elastin production
Frown Lines:
When it comes to the forehead, acupuncture employs different techniques to address frown lines. By making them more relaxed, and increase hydration, for a smoother forehead.
Nasolabial folds (or smile lines):
Facial Enhance Acupuncture will enhance the firmness and volume of skin. We increase volume in the face giving a younger, fresher looking face and lifting the naso-labial folds. Facial Enhance Acupuncture enhances bone nutrient support and increase skin thickness.”
Lip lines and loss of volume:
There are some special techniques that can be used with cosmetic acupuncture to plump up the lips, naturally volumising the mouth muscles.
For best results – 1-2 treatments per week for 5-10 weeks and then move on to a maintenance programme
Lip lines and loss of volume:
There are some special techniques that can be used with cosmetic acupuncture to plump up the lips, naturally volumising the mouth muscles.
For best results – 1-2 treatments per week for 5-10 weeks and then move on to a maintenance programme
The effects of Facial Acupuncture Rejuvenation are cumulative and last up to 3-5 years after a course of 10 treatments, with maintenance.
Each client will be different, but usually each client will need maintenance treatments once per month or once per season depending on their homecare.