The term ‘cosmetic acupuncture’ is used to promote the benefits of using acupuncture on the face for cosmetic purposes. The correct term is ‘facial rejuvenation acupuncture’ or ‘facial revitalisation acupuncture’ as it doesn’t involve the use of any cosmetic/beauty treatments as we understand them to be in the western world. Instead the aim is to revitalise and rejuvenate the face via the use of acupuncture needles and acupressure massage.
The underlying principle of this treatment is based on Traditional Chinese Medicine where it has been written that the concubines of the Chinese emperors going back hundreds of years used facial rejuvenation acupuncture as a beauty treatment.
The benefits of cosmetic acupuncture include:
- Brightening of the eyes
- Fine lines may be eliminated and deep wrinkles reduced
- Eliminating and dispersing unsuccessful cosmetic treatments such as botox and fillers
- Firming jowls
- Help eliminate puffiness in the face by improving metabolism and getting rid of excess fluids
- Improving hormonal imbalance to reduce acne presence including tenderness and redness
- Increasing circulation and improving overall facial appearance
- Increasing collagen production, muscle tone and dermal protection
- Moisturising the skin with increased facial circulation of blood and lymph to the face
- Reduce sagging around the eyes and neck
- Reducing and smoothing dark circles under the eyes
- Reducing stress related evidence in the face such as frown lines and nasal folds
- Smoothing uneven skin tones
- Tightening the pores