Cosmetic Acupuncture Improves Your Looks Without The Risks
Given the notoriety of the dangers associated with cosmetic surgery, it is not surprising that ladies are seeking alternatives. Cosmetic surgery involves anesthesia, lasts for many hours, and leaves one with swelling, bruising, and redness. Recovery time is at least a couple of weeks.
The only possible side effect of cosmetic acupuncture is minimal bruising. Other than that, cosmetic acupuncture is a totally safe form of treatment. However, cosmetic acupuncture is not the fountain of youth. The results will not resemble a facelift and they won't be realized immediately. The results of cosmetic acupuncture are subtle and will be revealed over time, without using a harsh chemical peel or slicing your skin.
The person doing the procedure will put small needles into the skin near each wrinkle or frown line. These needles encourage energy in the facial tissue, sending blood to the surface, and relaxing the muscles. Then each muscle tightens, decreasing the sag of the skin on the face. The insertion of the needles also encourages each cell to build collagen fibers to lift wrinkles and eliminate fine lines. The International Journal of Clinical Acupuncture recently published evidence that 9 out of 10 people who underwent acupuncture to the face experienced softer facial lines, better skin tone, smaller circles under their eyes and an overall facial rejuvenation.
The amount charged and number of treatments depends upon the practitioner, they aren't fixed. If you decide to go to a practitioner, be careful to see that the practitioner has a license and has been trained by a qualified teacher. In addition, he should also be a member of the American cosmetic acupuncture association.
In addition to treating the body as a whole, Acupuncture also has benefits for patients who are undergoing cosmetic facial treatments. Typically, this type of Traditional Chinese medicine treatment is used to alleviate and treat stress, insomnia, anxiety and depression related illnesses, as well as countless other issues that we deal with today's society. Some doubt the validity of facial acupuncture; though the connection between positive well-being and improved skin appearance is easy to comprehend.
As skeptics will point out, the average facelift is far from permanent, lasting only 3 - 5 years. No matter how many procedures someone has, in order to delay the aging process, a few years down the road from surgery, new aging effects will become apparent.
Similar to the traditional Chinese medicine called body acupuncture, a practitioner of cosmetic acupuncture places very small needles into age lines on the face. The purpose of the needles is to get energy flowing in these areas. As blood rushes to the surface, the muscles tighten which firms the skin. The growth of new collagen cells is also encouraged by the needs, and collagen decreases the lines in the face as well. The International Journal of Clinical Acupuncture reports that 90% of trial participants of facial acupuncture noted results like softening of facial lines, better skin tone, lessened blue circles under the eyes, and an overall facial rejuvenation effect.
Published March 7th, 2008
Filed in Family