Cosmetic Acupuncture

COSMETIC ACUPUNCTURE: Beauty From the Inside Out - Naturally!

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In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the state of physical health, emotions, and spirit is reflected in the skin, particularly the skin of the face. You look your best when your healthy inside reflects on your face!

Cosmetic acupuncture (sometimes called "facial acupuncture") is increasingly popular as a safe, non-toxic method to promote and maintain healthy, youthful looking skin. This treatment addresses the underlying imbalances that can contribute to the signs of aging. Facial acupuncture is also an excellent complement or alternative to procedures such as cosmetic surgery or botox injections and far less expensive or risky.

Acupuncture and Chinese herbal treatment for facial rejuvenation can be traced back as far as 2,000 years ago, when the Huang De Nei Jing (the Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Medicine) associated the health of the zang fu (internal organs) with the health and appearance of the skin. Chinese medicine practitioners during the Western Zhou period (1027-771 BCE) gave food recommendations to improve skin health. During the latter period of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty (referred to as the Warring States period, 775-221 BCE), the Shan Hai Jing (Classic of Mountains and Seas) outlined herbal formulas that could be used for cosmetic purposes. Other famous Chinese medicine texts such as the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing (Divine Husbandman's Classic of the Materia Medica) and the Ben Cao Gan Mu (Materia Medica, Arranged According to Drug Descriptions and Technical Aspects) reference the use of particular herbs for skin health.

The Benefits of Facial Cosmetic Acupuncture: *

Stimulates and increases circulation to the face as it improves facial tone, color, and vitality
Assists the body to promote collagen and elastin production
Improves facial tone, color, and vitality
Reduces fine lines and diminishes deep wrinkles on the face
Firms and reduces bags under the eyes
Helps reduce and eliminate puffiness
Stimulates circulation to improve muscle tone and tautness of skin
Moisturizes and softens skin, resulting in more even skin tone
Supports the body's natural organs of elimination in order to cleanse the skin of impurities
Supports healthy digestion and metabolism, thus assisting the body's utilization of nutrients important for healthy skin
Aids in healthy sleep, thereby helping the body nourish, repair, and replace skin cells
Reduces stress and promotes overall health and well-being

Treatment at HealthPoint incorporates two simultaneous approaches. The first rests on a fundamental principle of TCM: treat the whole body. This involves improving overall health and restoring balance to the body. We believe it is necessary to work from the inside (i.e., address underlying causes) when treating the skin (face). The second approach involves local treatment. This is done by stimulating circulation of the blood and qi to tone the supporting structures of the skin.

The recommended course of treatment is 10 to 12 sessions performed 1 to 2 times per week. Each treatment lasts between 45 and 60 minutes. Maintenance is recommended once every 4 to 6 weeks.

Cosmetic Acupuncture - Facial Rejuvenation Program:

Facial Acupuncture Treatments

A series of 10 treatments completed over an 8 to 10 week period. Treatments typically involve twice-weekly session for the first 2 weeks, and then one weekly treatment for the remaining 6 weeks.

Initial consultation and treatment takes about 2 hours. This includes health history, evaluation, and treatment. The evaluation will determine if the person is a proper candidate, that is, someone in general good health. We suggest that any severe chronic health conditions be addressed and corrected before initiating facial acupuncture treatments. Regular and maintenance treatments take between 45 and 60 minutes.

Chinese Herbs and Dietary Advice

Based on your body energy patterns, Chinese herbs and dietary advice will be given to rebalance and improve your general health.

Anti-Aging Skin Counseling

As part of the individualized diagnosis and treatment plan created for you based on information collected at intake, and where clinically appropriate, we will present detailed explanation of products for healthy skin and how they can be useful to your specific condition.

Acupressure Facial Massage Treatment

Acupressure is generally initiated at the third treatment session. Facial points and techniques are chosen according to an individual's pattern. Acupressure manipulation is performed for 5 to 10 minutes. As part of your self-care maintenance program, we identify key facial points as well as demonstrate basic acupressure techniques.

Cosmetic Acupuncture is Administered Across a Series of Twelve Sessions.

First Session: $105.00

Subsequent Sessions: $85.00

Call 651-698-1404 today to schedule an evaluation.

* Compliance with your acupuncturist's protocols generally results in good outcomes. However, please note that everyone's condition is unique and response may vary. The information presented here is no claim or guarantee of cure or outcome.