Facial Rejuvenation, Cosmetic Acupuncture, Acupuncture Facelift–many names for a natural approach to lift, smooth, and soothe the signs of aging with the ancient art of acupuncture. The desire for youth and beauty seems timeless. Cosmetic acupuncture dates back to the Sung Dynasty (960-1279AD).
Natural approaches to health, wellness, and vitality can provide positive results without the negative side effects of scary chemicals and invasive procedures and can be more affordable, too. Our bodies have their own natural resources to help us feel and look our best.
More and more people are turning to acupuncture for facial rejuvenation, cosmetic sculpting, and lifting. Style and beauty magazines list numerous celebrities—Gwyneth Paltrow, Madonna, Kate Moss, and Angelina Jolie—who are reputed to use cosmetic acupuncture techniques.
For cosmetic acupuncture, delicate hair-thin needles are used on acupuncture points to diminish fine lines and wrinkles, lift and tone the skin, increase collagen production, help decrease darkness and puffiness under the eyes, revive drooping eyelids, and brighten the eyes. Cosmetic acupuncture can also help restore vitality and youth and decrease facial tension and stress.
Facial acupuncture can be very relaxing. The needles are inserted throughout the face and head, depending on the areas of individual concern. Acupuncture points on the body can also include the hands, feet, legs, arms and stomach. For best results with facial rejuvenation/cosmetic acupuncture, acupuncturists typically recommend 10 to 12 treatments, once or twice a week.*
Besides improving the body’s natural energy flow and vitality, the medical reasoning behind facial acupuncture is sound. The tiny, almost imperceptible micro-trauma triggers the body’s natural immune system, increasing blood flow locally, lymphatic drainage, and a biochemical response leading to increased collagen production to local areas that were needled on the face. Other points affect hormones and the overall balance of the individual.
Not only can a cosmetic acupuncture session act on the face, but it can trigger an increase in balance and relaxation throughout the body, affecting mood, stress, and hormones.
*Typical cost ranges from $125-$200 and above per session, depending on the practitioner. Our rates are $150 for a 90-minute session.
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Acupuncturist, herbalist, Maya abdominal practitioner, and reflexologist Christina Morris is the founder of Element Natural Healing Arts. Writing about health and wellness gives her an outlet to express her care and concern for her beloved community. She believes everyone can achieve better health and happiness–emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually.