Facial acupuncture involves the insertion of fine needles to stimulate or sedate the body’s energy uptake and distribution points in order to rejuvenate the skin.
Facial acupuncture is also known as aesthetic acupuncture or acupuncture facelift and has its origin in traditional Chinese medicine.
Acupuncture has become the natural technique par excellence, replacing Botox and cosmetic surgeries.
What is facial acupuncture?
Facial acupuncture is painless, the needles used to perform this practice are very final and are placed in localized and strategic points.
The risks of undergoing this treatment are practically minimal. The appearance of a hematoma or micro-hematoma in the puncture area. It is possible that with the practice may be damaged a small capillary, resulting in a reddening of the area that would disappear in a few days.
Facial acupuncture can be applied to any person, although it is true that it requires a unique treatment and different techniques according to the needs and characteristics of the patient.
It is a natural and safe treatment. It promotes wellness and slows the aging process from the inside. The needles balance the movement, eliminate possible blockages along the meridians and increase blood flow in the treated area. It is the blood itself that, by providing more nutrients, improves the appearance of the skin, giving it greater luminosity, moisture and smoothness. The needles help to activate the formation of collagen and elastin by promoting oxygenation of the tissues and favoring an improvement in muscle tone, acting on the firmness of the skin, performing a kind of natural lifting.
In addition to this, acupuncture can also relieve back pain and sciatic nerve pain, and even reduce obesity problems.
Benefits
As aesthetic benefits, with facial acupuncture is achieved by increasing the muscle tone of the facial skin, as it tones the facial muscles.
It stimulates the cellular production of collagen and elastin, and provides luminosity to the face. This technique helps to improve the problems of hyperpigmentation and facial blemishes caused by sun exposure, in addition to favoring the disappearance of acne and dryness.
As general wellness benefits, acupuncture helps us to achieve the balance of the poles of our body. So it helps us to alleviate the consequences of this imbalance, such as stress.
Procedure
After the initial evaluation (the Anamnesis), the treatment protocol with Facial Aesthetic Acupuncture recommends an average of 5 sessions, with weekly application frequency.
Each session lasts approximately 1 hour and a half.
In each session a new kit of disposable needles is used, which are connected to electrical electrodes.
Sensitivity to the needles is something very personal, but in general there is only an initial discomfort at the time of the needle prick, which is considered quite tolerable by people who try the therapy.
The results are so amazing that they advantageously outweigh the discomfort.
At the end of the procedure, a super-hydration is done on the client’s skin, whose actives become much more effective due to the stimulation performed by Acupuncture.
The duration of the effects of Facial Aesthetic Acupuncture remain on average for 6 months (it can also vary depending on the metabolism of each person).
After the protocol of 5 sessions, monthly maintenance sessions are recommended.
Side effect
The only side effect that may result from a facial acupuncture treatment is the appearance of a passing micro-hematoma in the puncture area.
This is very rare, however, it may happen that the practice breaks a small capillary, which would produce a small eventual redness that would take to disappear, at most, about 4 or 5 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the treatment last?
Facial acupuncture is performed in sessions. Each treatment is specific to each person, and depends on your needs and goals, so we can not establish a general guideline. However, so that we can get an idea of maximums and minimums, we could say that the duration of treatment is usually between 4 or 5 initial weeks in which the frequency of treatment can range between one or two weekly sessions of approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. After this more intensive stage, you can continue with maintenance sessions, every two or three months, to fix the results.
Is facial acupuncture suitable for everyone?
Yes, although each treatment is unique and different techniques are used depending on the diagnosis. For example, in children it has been shown that facial acupuncture has benefits such as promoting the reconciliation of sleep, something that has nothing to do with the need that an adult may have to eliminate pigmentation spots resulting from exposure to the sun. It is always necessary to study each specific case because the treatment will vary depending on the needs and characteristics of each person.
What is the difference between facial acupuncture and other cosmetic surgery treatments?
Facial acupuncture is a safe and natural method that promotes wellness and slows the aging process from within. It is less expensive than cosmetic surgery and produces no side effects: no swelling or other discomfort afterwards.
When can I see the results?
The results of a facial acupuncture treatment begin to appear slightly after the first session, since a small elevation of the facial muscles can be observed, which intensifies as the treatment sessions progress. It always depends on each patient, but generally the change and improvement begins to be seen in the early stages.
