You Need to Know About Cosmetic Acupuncture

Cosmetic acupuncture, also referred to as facial acupuncture, is focuses improving specifically on an aesthetic condition of the patient. It involves strategically inserting ultra-thin, sterilized needles into different areas  of the skin with the aim of stimulating increase blood flow to the face, can enhance the production of collagen via micro-injury to the skin, stimulate immune responses that reduce inflammation, and activate any number of functional points that have various responses.  

Fine lines may be entirely erased, deeper lines reduced and bags around neck and eyes firmed.Fine needles are placed at a variety of acupuncture points on the face, neck and around the eyes. Since muscle groups are addressed as well the acupuncture points, the face lifts itself, via the acupuncture points, through the muscles’ toning and tightening action.

The benefits include:

• Stimulate blood and circulation, which improves facial color,
• Improves collagen production and muscle tone
• Helps reduce bags and sagging tendencies
• Helps eliminate fine lines and diminish larger wrinkles
• Helps reduce double chin and lift drooping eyelids
• Improves metabolism
• Tightens pores and brightens eyes
• Increases local blood and lymph circulation
• Improves facial color
• Reduces stress and promotes total health and well-being.

Acne-prone skin types looking to supplement their over-the-counter balms and creams might want to consider facial acupuncture. it has helped bouts of acne. By encouraging lymphatic drainage, it may be aiding in the elimination of toxins that may contribute to breakouts.

Applying needles directly to specific acupuncture points helps to improve blood circulation, and this can stimulate an immune response that can also reduce inflammation. It can also help to release trigger points in various muscles of the body.

After the first treatment, one usually observes an increased glow to the complexion, wrinkles start to lessen and the skin appears more toned. A significant difference in their appearance can be ascertained following the 5th to 7th treatments; even more marked changes in wrinkles, skin tone, etc. The impression of relaxation and calm is more pronounced; they appear as if they have returned from vacation. Lifting of the jowls, neck and the eyes has begun and is usually noticeable. By the end of a series, the patient should look and feel 5-7 years younger. These results may vary slightly, depending upon how well the patient has taken care of themselves during the process, and afterward. At this stage, booster treatments provide ongoing support within a normal process of aging.