integrative cosmetic acupuncture treatments
Cosmetic Acupuncture is a painless, non-surgical method of reducing the signs of the aging process. Though Cosmetic, or Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture can sometimes be referred to as an Acupuncture Facelift, it is more than just a cosmetic procedure. It is a rejuvenation and revitalization process designed to help the whole body look and feel younger.
The Cosmetic Acupuncture treatment is based on the principles of Oriental Medicine and involves the insertion of hair-thin needles into particular areas of the face, ears, neck, hands, trunk, and legs along channels or meridians of energy called Qi. Specific points are chosen to manipulate the movement of energy in the body according to the individual's needs. Thousands of years ago the Chinese discovered that many meridians either begin or end on the face while some have internal branches that go to the face. Thus, practitioners of Cosmetic Acupuncture, Facial Rejuvenation and Mei Zen Acupuncture know how to specifically effect the face while simultaneously treating the underlying factors that contribute to the aging process.
Cosmetic Acupuncture may erase as many as five to fifteen years from the face, with results apparent after just a few treatments. Fine lines may be entirely eliminated and deeper wrinkles diminished. Bags under the eyes can be reduced, jowls firmed, puffiness eliminated, droopy eyelids lifted and double chins minimized. Other likely results include: moisturizing of the skin with increased local circulation of blood and lymph to the face; increased collagen production, muscle tone, and dermal contraction; tightening of the pores; brightening of the eyes; improving of hormonal balance to help acne; reduction of stress evident in the face – bringing out the innate Beauty and Radiance of an individual.
The Cosmetic Acupuncture treatment is based on the principles of Oriental Medicine and involves the insertion of hair-thin needles into particular areas of the face, ears, neck, hands, trunk, and legs along channels or meridians of energy called Qi. Specific points are chosen to manipulate the movement of energy in the body according to the individual's needs. Thousands of years ago the Chinese discovered that many meridians either begin or end on the face while some have internal branches that go to the face. Thus, practitioners of Cosmetic Acupuncture, Facial Rejuvenation and Mei Zen Acupuncture know how to specifically effect the face while simultaneously treating the underlying factors that contribute to the aging process.
Cosmetic Acupuncture may erase as many as five to fifteen years from the face, with results apparent after just a few treatments. Fine lines may be entirely eliminated and deeper wrinkles diminished. Bags under the eyes can be reduced, jowls firmed, puffiness eliminated, droopy eyelids lifted and double chins minimized. Other likely results include: moisturizing of the skin with increased local circulation of blood and lymph to the face; increased collagen production, muscle tone, and dermal contraction; tightening of the pores; brightening of the eyes; improving of hormonal balance to help acne; reduction of stress evident in the face – bringing out the innate Beauty and Radiance of an individual.
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Course of Treatment
The recommended course of treatment (for the longest lasting and most dramatic effect) consists of an initial 10 weekly treatments. You can expect an initial visit with a detailed intake and following treatment, treatments last roughly 90 minutes. You will notice an effect after the first treatment and the weekly treatments help to solidify this effect and enhance it over the treatment period (in the case you do not, it may be an indication that Cosmetic Acupuncture may not be a suitable treatment for you, and we can discuss this in detail if it is the case.) The effects become most noticeable and lasting on or about the seventh session. Each person responds differently, depending on his or her condition and lifestyle prior to treatment.
Following the initial course of treatment, maintenance sessions can prolong the results for three to five years. We like to think of Cosmetic Acupuncture in the same way we think of hair maintenance or nail care - to keep the results and slow the visible effects of aging, it's very important to keep to a regular schedule of treatment. Cosmetic Acupuncture is one of the very few, non-invasive and effective methods to take control of the visible effects of aging, and routine treatment is essential to the life of the results. Maintenance sessions are ideally done once a month, at minimum once per quarter, with a refresher series of 10 sessions every 3-5 years.
Following the initial course of treatment, maintenance sessions can prolong the results for three to five years. We like to think of Cosmetic Acupuncture in the same way we think of hair maintenance or nail care - to keep the results and slow the visible effects of aging, it's very important to keep to a regular schedule of treatment. Cosmetic Acupuncture is one of the very few, non-invasive and effective methods to take control of the visible effects of aging, and routine treatment is essential to the life of the results. Maintenance sessions are ideally done once a month, at minimum once per quarter, with a refresher series of 10 sessions every 3-5 years.
