Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture the Natural Facelift

By Lynne Schwabe, LicAc, DiplAc

Center for Traditional Acupuncture

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Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture the Natural Facelift

The Chinese practice of facial rejuvenation acupuncture offers many benefits to patients who want to revitalize the look and feel of their skin. It builds collagen, tones muscles, improves circulation, and moistens skin with no risk of skin pigmentation, scars, infections, rashes, or toxic build-up of chemicals. The results are truly dazzling, and today it is becoming the treatment of choice for many, largely because it offers a non-surgical alternative for those trying to renew the look of their youth.

For thousands of years the Chinese have known that beauty comes from the inside. As early as the Sung Dynasty (960AD-1270AD) acupuncture rejuvenation practices were employed for the Empress and the Emperor's concubines. The Chinese discovered ways to change the energy flow within the body to initiate the process for rejuvenation. Eastern medicine is based on a system of wellness and prevention. Acupuncture keeps energy flowing throughout the body nourishing all of the organs including the largest organ in our body, the skin. Increased circulation helps the body look and feel younger.

In 1996, a report in the International Journal of Clinical Acupuncture reported that in 300 cases treated with facial acupuncture, 90 percent had marked effects with one course of treatment. The documented effects included improvement of the elasticity of facial muscles, leveling of wrinkles, and overall rejuvenation not confined to the face.

Our lifestyle, including everything we eat and drink, affects our skin. Premature wrinkles, bags under the eyes and loose saggy skin can all result from poor diet and lifestyle. Years of sun damage, dieting and poor sleep can also compromise the health and appearance of our skin. A qualified facial rejuvenation acupuncturist will discuss with you the underlying causes for the condition of your skin. Facial rejuvenation acupuncture can enable our outside to look as young as we feel inside.

Treatment is very relaxing and you will look forward to the refreshed, rested appearance you attain from each and every session.