COSMETIC ACUPUNCTURE

Cosmetic Acupuncture for facial rejuvenation, non-surgical lifting is one of the newest trends in holistic therapies.

Cosmetic acupuncture involves working with the chi or energy of the face, stimulates blood flow, detoxification and collagen production. Cosmetic acupuncture stimulates and tones sagging and aging skin. It may erase fine lines and decrease deeper lines, it can help reduce double chins, sagging puffy eyelids.

What is involved?
The tiny disposable needles are inserted into various locations of the face and body. You may feel a momentary sting or tingling sensation. This is followed by a complete sense of relaxation. Best of all, the procedure is non-surgical and requires no drugs or unwanted side effects.

Who can benefit from cosmetic acupuncture?
Men and women in their thirties can use cosmetic acupuncture as a natural way to prevent aging, and people in their forties, fifties, sixties and older can use cosmetic acupuncture to erase 5 to 15 years of aging.

How effective is it?
Cosmetic acupuncture is considered the most effective treatment after Botox, although the effects are less immediate as Botox or surgery. Cosmetic acupuncture is not a replacement for a surgical face-life and will not provide an overnight solution. The improvements are subtle and occur gradually overtime. It is virtually painless, has no side effects and risk or disfigurement, no extended recovery time, and no traumatic swelling.
It should be " First Choice " before surgery.

What is the success rate?
In 1996 report in the international Journal of Clinical Acupuncture reported that among 300 cases treated with cosmetic acupuncture, 98% had marked effects with one course of treatment
The effects included:

• The skin becoming tighter and lifted.
• Improvements in skin tone and complexion.
• Improvement of the elasticity and general rejuvenation of the skin.
• Minimize or eliminate fine & deep lines (forehead lines, frown lines, vertical lip lines, etc.)
• Improves facial color.
• Control other skin conditions.

How many sessions are needed?
Twelve 1 hr sessions of cosmetic acupuncture is the recommended protocol in order to achieve optimal results. 2 treatments per week over 6 weeks is the most beneficial or 1 treatment per week over 12 weeks. Noticeable results are seen by the 7 th visit. Results last 1-3 years with monthly maintenance.

What includes in 1hr session?

• AHA facial peel
• Cosmetic acupuncture
• Facial massage

What is the cost of treatment?
The initial first visit is $90.00. Occasional subsequent visit is $90.00

A package of 12 visits is $1,000. Each package includes:

• Medical cosmetic acupuncture
• Nutritional assessments
• Diet, supplement and skincare

Additional treatment provided: Organic Green Tea Masks at $40 per session with face massage and acupressure therapy.