What is an acupuncture facelift?
Acupuncture Facelift, also known as Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation, has a lengthy history in traditional Chinese Medicine. It incorporates careful placement of needles to lift the face and combines classical acupuncture with rejuvance facial massage(click for info) to get the best possible results in revitalizing and awakening the natural energy of the body to lift and firm the face.Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture 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 qi in the body according to the individual’s needs.
Many meridians either begin or end on the face while some have internal branches that go to the face. Therefore, treatments specifically affect the face while simultaneously treating the underlying factors that contribute to the ageing process.
For thousands of years, the Chinese have known that beauty comes from the inside. At least as early as the Sung Dynasty (960AD-1270AD) Acupuncture rejuvenation practices were employed for the Empress and the Emperor’s concubines. The Chinese discovered and utilised ways to change the energy flow within the body to initiate the healing process for rejuvenation.
Though Facial Revitalisation Acupuncture can sometimes be referred to as an Acupuncture Facelift, it is more than a cosmetic procedure. It is a rejuvenation and revitalisation process designed to help the whole body look and feel younger.
Will it work for me?
Dellar MBRCP Lic.ac FwSS(T) DS Principal of The Wiltshire Acupuncture practice, says ‘after a series of 12 treatments (twice a week for six weeks, 6 acupuncture and 6 rejuvance facial massage treatments), skin becomes more delicate and fair, and there are fewer wrinkles. The treatments also results in an erasing of fine lines and a reduction of deeper lines, less sagginess, a lifting of droopy eyelids, and a clearing or reduction of age spots. And, as an added bonus, there is an overall rejuvenation that is not confined to your face.
Cosmetic acupuncture is a good alternative for clients who don’t want the side effects associated with a surgical facelift’
How does acupuncture work to eliminate facial lines and wrinkles?
The treatments consists of stimulating certain reflex points on the body, neck and face that, in turn, tonify and energize the skin’s underlying tissue. The circulation is also enhanced to areas of the face which will give a vibrant, healthy appearance
What causes wrinkles?
There are many known factors which contribute to wrinkling It is a combination of factors which determine the exact degree and kind of wrinkling each individual will experience. Poor nutrition, mental and emotional stress, age glandular disturbance, side effects from medication, improper use of cosmetics and skin care products, over exposure to the sun and wind, heredity, chemical and dirt in the air, fatigue and skin damage all contribute to the formation of wrinkles.
What we express or repress shows in our face, all the emotions, stress, anxiety, anger, sadness, worry and even joy create lines and tensions in our face.
What is the difference between an acupuncture face lift program and a surgical face lift?
The surgical approach is largely a structural approach, which tightens the skin and underlying facial tissue, surgery involves local anaesthetic, incisions, and a lengthy recovery process. Through the acupuncture and rejuvance method, the skin’s underlying tissues are tonified and energized so they naturally tighten themselves. Also, through the use of facial treatments and manipulations, various facial conditions can be improved.
What advantages does an acupuncture face lift have over a surgical face lift?
There are no surgical risks, no danger of infection, no recovery period, it is painless less expensive and there is no time spent in hospital. There is no time off work, it is a safe alternative for those who cannot have a surgical lift and it will prevent as well as correct wrinkles.
What are the disadvantages of an acupuncture face lift?
Acupuncture face lifts do not work for everybody, acupuncture face lifts do not produce as dramatic a change as surgical lifts. Acupuncture face lifts tend to reduce or diminish wrinkles and not completely eliminate them. Acupuncture face lifts are not effective on severely damaged skin.
Do acupuncture face lift treatments hurt at all?
There is sometimes mild discomfort with the needling and none with the facial massage aspect and often patients fall asleep while receiving their treatments.
How long does it take to receive a treatment?
Each visit will require 45 minutes for both the Acupuncture treatments and the facial rejuvance massages. We recommend that the treatments alternate, first with an acupuncture treatment then the relaxing rejuvance massage.
How many treatments are required?
Generally we recommend a series of 12 treatments, 6 acupuncture treatments and 6 facial rejuvance treatments over a 4 to 6 week period. The number of treatments will depend on skin type, age and general condition and at the initial consultation the number of treatments will be estimated. Improvements are subtle and occur over time. Skin will become more lustrous, healthy, soft, and fine lines will begin to fade.
Can I just have a few treatments and see how I get on?
Our experience indicates that treatments have a cumulative effect, so it is better to complete the course of treatments.
Further details
Please call or email if you would like to discuss your acupuncture face lift and programme of well being.
