Cosmetic Acupuncture
Cosmetic acupuncture uses the principles of acupuncture to treat the signs of aging. It is a non-surgical procedure that uses a natural process (no lasers or chemical peels) to reduce the lines of wrinkles and improve skin tone. Acupuncture needles are inserted into acupuncture points on the face to increase circulation and stimulate the production of collagen, which will fill out the lines of the face.
In a 1996 study reported by the International Journal of Clinical Acupuncture, 90% of the 300 participants reported improvements, such as better complexion, diminished lines and wrinkles, and feeling rejuvenated overall. In addition, many people report other health benefits from cosmetic acupuncture, such as improved digestion, decreased stress, less menstrual discomfort, fewer hot flashes, decreased acne breakouts, and less TMJ symptoms, such as teeth grinding.
Cosmetic Acupuncture can:
- reduce wrinkles and fine lines
- tighten pores
- tone muscles
- reduce jowl lines
- improve complexion and elasticity
- reduce acne and rosecea
- decrease puffiness around the eyes
Other benefits include:
- aids in digestion
- reduces back pain
- decreases anxiety and depression
- decreases hot flashes
Each treatment lasts 1.5 hours. Treatment will include:
- Facial Assessment (15 min.)
- Acupressure Therapy (15 min.)
- Facial Treatment (1 hr.)
Many people who have never had acupuncture think of it as a painful therapy. In reality, most people who have had acupuncture would not describe it as painful. There may be mild discomfort when the needles are inserted and some points on the body and face are more sensitive than others. However, your practitioner can use various insertion techniques on those points to minimize sensation. Most people find acupuncture extremely relaxing, and some actually fall asleep while the needles are retained.
There is no risk of disfigurement and no recovery time associated with this procedure. Most clients go back to work after having cosmetic acupuncture feeling relaxed and refreshed. Because cosmetic acupuncture benefits your health and decreases stress while it improves your looks, it is considered a rejuvenating therapy in every sense of the word.
Each treatment course lasts 5 sessions and 2 treatment courses of 10 sessions are recommended for best results, one session a week. Results can be visible after the 1st treatment course.
Successful results rely on a personal commitment of two treatments a week for a minimum of 5 weeks.
Cosmetic & Cellulite Acupuncture at Sherwoodtowne Homeopathic Family Medicine Clinic & Wellness Centre | Acupuncturists | Homeopathic Doctors
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