No More Sagging!

Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture, also called Facial Acupuncture or Cosmetic Acupuncture, is often referred to as a “Botox Alternative.”  While this is true - the effects of Facial Acupuncture are most often likened to that of a natural Botox treatment - Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture does so much more. 

Rejuvenation really is the best term for what Facial Acupuncture can do.  It can lift, firm, tighten, enhance muscle done and dermal contraction, improve complexion, reduce wrinkles and eliminate some fine lines, relax facial muscles and more.  The most amazing part? All of this is done naturally by improving Qi and Blood circulation and stimulating YOUR body to heal and turn back the clock.  Want to know how Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture does it?  Read on…

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How Does Facial Acupuncture Work?

The exact mechanism of action for how and why Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture can do what it does has not been researched from a western perspective. Theoretically, however, there is both Chinese Medicine theory and Western Scientific theory.  

Chinese Medicine states that Facial Acupuncture works in many ways.  Primary among them are these three principles:

1. Blood and Qi Movement - by bringing more Blood and Qi to the face, we increase Qi and Blood flow and thereby improve complexion and effect anti-aging.  Qi and Blood Stagnation is a primary cause of aging and disease.
2. Specific areas of lines, wrinkles, enlarged pores etc. indicate blockage in specific organ systems and channels that express on the face.  By reordering the Qi of these channels constitutionally through body acupuncture as well as facial acupuncture, we improve the skin and the face as well as the constitution through specific diagnosis and treatment.
3. Acupuncture needles directly affect the muscles of the face thereby improving dermal tone and muscle contraction.  Specific lines, wrinkles and contractures can be counteracted with specific needle techniques.

Western Medicine has the following ideas about how Facial Acupuncture might be doing the magic it can do:

1. Micro-trauma - This is a common theory for Acupuncture as a whole, which has special application to Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture.  The idea is that Acupuncture needles, by puncturing the skin, cause a micro-trauma at each area of insertion.  The “trauma” is so small that it doesn’t actually cause damage, but penetration of the body’s defenses (skin) causes the immune system to mount a healing response improving blood flow to the local area and sending increased white blood cells in particular.  When these cells arrive and find no real damage to repair, they hang out and clean up whatever they might find that is disordered or broken, thereby healing the skin and the underlying tissues improving complexion.
2. Increased Collagen and Elastin Production due to Micro-Trauma - one of the things your body lays down to repair the skin in particular is collagen and elastin, the very stuff we’re always trying not to lose in our faces because these fibers give the skin body, fullness and elasticity.  Increase and improve them, and indeed you can reduce sagging and improve complexion significantly.  Collagen in particular is kind of like your body’s natural “Restylane.”
3. Muscle Relaxation - do you know what Botox actually does?  It freezes the muscles of the face using a neurotoxin and when the muscles relax, we lose our “expression lines” and our skin looks smoother.  Acupuncture is known to relax muscle tension to reduce pain.  If it can do it (research proven!) for your back or your neck, it can certainly do the same for your face!

The Real Magic of Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture

Theory is one thing, but knowing that Facial Rejuvenation has a 3,000 year history, and having a bank of clients who can attest to the changes in their skin, I can say with confidence that no matter the theory, the reality is that it works.  The real magic of Facial Acupuncture lies in the fact that it stimulates your body to turn back the clock naturally for long lasting anti-aging effects.

The Qi and Blood improvement, the constitutional wellbeing, the increased collagen and elastin - all of these are things your body does with the proper Facial Acupuncture nudge, and that means they are things your body can keep with proper maintenance as well.  The effects of Facial Acupuncture don’t just wear off like Botox, they can actually stay with you for years to come.  

Since we are fighting the natural process of aging, however, some maintenance is required and how much maintenance after an initial series depends on your age and the specific geography of your face.  The only way to determine what it would require for you, is to come in for a consult or treatment to get a true assessment of your skin and your goals.

Contact Rebecca with Questions

Facial Acupuncture is an amazing anti-aging treatment and tool.  Its something I feel very passionate about because the transformation I see in men and women when they feel more confident in their presentation to the world can be truly astonishing sometimes.  If you have questions contact me via email anytime or book a free consultation online.  I am happy to help in any way I can!

Until next time,

~Rebecca