What is Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture? and how does it work?

Facial rejuvenation or cosmetic acupuncture is a very thorough and effective process designed to help the whole body look and feel younger.

I believe that our health is reflected in our skin. Imbalances on the inside will show on the outside as for example ; dull skin, dry skin, oily skin and so on. We hold a lot of tension in the face and wrinkles will form according to our lifestyle our stress levels, diet, sun exposure etc.

Acupuncture is a holistic treatment method and as such I will always take into consideration my clients current state of health , constitution and previous medical history. During a facial rejuvenation treatment acupuncture points on the body will also be used and chosen according to the individual needs at the time of treatment. The aim is to achieve a healthy balance on all levels in the body.

There are many acupuncture points on the face that are fantastic to use in a cosmetic treatment to achieve great results in targeting wrinkles , saggy or puffy skin.It is fascinating to see how the skin changes after just a few facial acupuncture treatments. However to achieve long term results it is necessary to undergo a course of treatments.

What to expect

It is important to understand that facial rejuvenation acupuncture cannot achieve the same results as Botox injections or a surgical facelift.

What it can do, in a completely natural way free of toxins and side effects , is to:

-improved skin tone, moisture and texture

-eliminate fine lines and reduce deep set wrinkles

-tighten facial muscles

-promote production of collagen

-get rid of eye bags and droopy eyelids

-minimize large pores

-brighten the eyes

-achieve a more healthy looking skin by regulating hormone imbalances

adding to all of above are benefits such as: improved sleep, more energy and better digestion. What’s not to like!

Does it hurt?

The needles used in facial acupuncture are very very thin, like a few strands of hair so rather than pain, a mild discomfort might be experienced initially.

In general clients find this treatment relaxing and more often than not they tend to drop off to sleep /

How many sessions are needed ?

For optimum longer lasting results it is recommended to do a course of 10-12 treatments. Clients often notice positive changes already after 2-3 sessions.

If you would like further information or book a cosmetic acupuncture treatment , I can be reached on Tel: 07765 501225

Wishing you all a nice weekend !

Asa :-)

Below is an extract of an interesting article written by Virginia Doran

on the origins of facial rejuvenation acupuncture.

A brief history of Chinese medical cosmetology

The quest for beauty and longevity is universal and has prevailed throughout the ages. Preoccupation with youth, appearance, and longevity is certainly not the exclusive domain of citizens of the modern Western world. Beauty seduces many to pursue healthful measures. Indeed, the earliest evidence for this in China dates back to 50,000 years ago (the late Paleolithic period) from relics of adornment found and materials believed to be for make-up and visual enhancement.

Before the Warring States period of Chinese history (475–221 BC) having acupuncture treatment for cosmetic concerns was primarily a luxury, generally reserved for the Empress and the imperial concubines to initiate the healing process for rejuvenation and longevity as well as health. Theory and treatment for aesthetic concerns can be found in the Huang Di Nei Jing (from the first or second century BC according to different sources). The Nei Jing describes the effects of age on the skin and appearance, conditions that relate to the aforementioned and techniques used to treat these including acupuncture, moxibustion, facial massage and qi gong. While laying the foundation of traditional Chinese medicine, the Huang Di Nei Jing also sets the stage for the formation of TCM cosmetology, though no one section of this Chinese medicine classic is specifically devoted to it. Pathological manifestions of the skin such as acne are discussed and their aetiology explained in the Sheng Qi Tong Tian Lun, a chapter of the Plain Questions in the Huang Di Nei Jing. The Nei Jing also describes the relationship between diet, health and appearance and has dietary recommendations, including the preparation of specific foods.

The first Chinese pharmacopoeia, the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (The Divine Farmer’s Materia Medica Classic) contains 43 herbal cosmetological references. The author, Shen Nong, is thought to have lived from 2737 BC to 2697 BC, his herbal knowledge compiled around 220 AD and then published around 500 AD during the latter Han Dynasty. Many other ancient Chinese sources and authors provide cosmetic prescriptions including the illustrious Sun Si Miao (581-682 AD) who included 105 mei rong formulas in his classic texts, Bei Ji Qian Jin Yao Fang and Qian Jin Yi Fang, as well as acupuncture and moxibustion treatments for cosmetic enhancement. The renowned Li Shi Zhen (1368-1644 AD) of the Ming Dynasty mentioned 270 cosmetic herbal drugs in his definitive and epic treatise, Ben Cao Gang Mu (Great Compendium of Herbs) which is said to be rivalled only by the Shang Han Lun in the field of Chinese herbology.

During the politically turbulent years of the middle and late periods of the Republic of China, the development of traditional Chinese medical cosmetology was arrested. In modern China however, mei rong is flourishing, in part due to the economic boom and rapidly increasing standards of living since the 1990s. Likewise TCM practitioners noticed with great interest when treating conditions like Bell’s palsy with local needling, that the surrounding area was visibly improved in the following ways: skin colour, texture, complexion, elasticity, sebaceous secretions, and the size and depth of wrinkles as well as the eyes becoming brighter. Currently you will find a mei rong department in most hospitals and universities in China