What is Facial Acupuncture Renewal?

Facial Acupuncture Renewal is a painless, non-surgical method of reducing the signs of the aging process. Facial Acupuncture is more than a cosmetic procedure. It is a rejuvenation and revitalization process designed to help the whole body look and feel younger. The Facial Acupuncture Renewal 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 (pronounced chee). Specific points are chosen to manipulate the movement of energy in the body according to each 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 Facial Acupuncture Renewal know how to specifically affect the face while simultaneously treating the underlying factors that contribute to the aging process.

What are the effects?

Facial Acupuncture Renewal 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: moisturized skin with increased local circulation of blood and lymph to the face; increased collagen production, muscle tone, and dermal contraction; tightened pores; brightened eyes; improved hormonal balance; reduction in toothache, TMJ, trigeminal neuralgia, and Bell’s Palsy; reduction in sinus congestion and headache; improved hyper and hypothyroidism; benefit to the eyes, ears, and brain; diminished insomnia and dizziness; lessened depression and increased self-esteem; reduction of stress evident in the face.

Who would benefit from Facial Acupuncture Renewal?

Anyone concerned with looking and feeling younger and slowing down the aging process can benefit from Facial Acupuncture. Facial Acupuncture Renewal is suitable for those with deep wrinkles, fine lines, bags under the eyes, sagging, puffiness, drooping eyelids, double chin, large pores, dry skin, or acne. Different methods are emphasized and specific points stimulated according to how an individual is aging. A person with excess puffiness, for example, would require a different treatment than someone with dry skin. The whole person is treated and evaluated on the body-mind continuum—the foundation of Holistic Medicine.

What is the course of treatment and what can I expect?

Generally, a course consists of 12 treatments. After the first treatment, you will usually observe an increased glow to your complexion, the result of increased Qi and blood flow to your face. You may notice that your face appears more "open", that there is a clarity in your eyes ("clear Shen"), and that you appear to be more rested. Wrinkles will have started to lessen and your skin will appear more toned. A significant difference in your appearance can be ascertained following the 5th to 7th treatments with even more marked changes in wrinkles, skin tone, etc. The impression of relaxation and calm is more pronounced and you may appear as if you have returned from a vacation. Lifting of the jowls, neck, and the eyes is usually noticeable at this point as well. With continued treatment, constitutional issues like digestive complaints are ameliorated or subsided. By the 12th treatment you should look and feel 5-15 years younger. These results may vary slightly, depending upon how well you have taken care of yourself during the process and afterward. After the 12th visit, booster treatments provide ongoing support within the normal process of aging.

Does it really make a difference?

Many sources indicate that acupuncture has been used for almost 5,000 years to treat a wide range of conditions. Having proven itself with literally billions of people, acupuncture has survived the test of time. The use of acupuncture in cosmetology–especially in preventing and reducing wrinkles–has already attracted great attention in Japan, Hong Kong, and Sweden. The effectiveness of acupuncture is due to its direct manipulation of the body's energy system–balancing, removing blockages or adding energy when necessary. A 1996 report in the International Journal of Clinical Acupuncture reported that among 300 cases treated with Facial Acupuncture, 90% had marked effects with one course of treatment. The effects included: the skin becoming delicate and fair, improvement of the elasticity of facial muscles and leveling of wrinkles, a ruddier complexion, and overall rejuvenation–not confined to the face.

What is the Cost?

The initial consultation is $150.00 and takes about 1.5 hours. Follow up appointments are $120.00 and last about one hour. Keep in mind that these treatments are NOT just facials. You are also receiving a full body constitutional acupuncture treatment as well!