| FAQ: Acupuncture & Acupressure Face Lift Facial Rejuvenation/Anti-Aging Treatments |
Why Is Treatment And Proper Care of The Face Important?
First it is the image we present to the world and if that weren't important enough, our faces are
affected by and reveal the health and energetic balance of our internal organs, Qi (vital energy),
blood and body fluids. A person with a healthy, glowing face has good internal energy balance.
Conversely, organ weaknesses and dysfunctions, blood and body fluid deficiencies, show in the face
through dark circles, pale or lusterless skin, blemishes, acne, excessive wrinkling, and other signs.
Appropriate stimulation of acupuncture points on the skin surface can produce beneficial effects on
the internal organs, glands, Qi (vital energy) and blood.
Why Choose Acupuncture or Acupressure Facial Rejuvenation?
Acupuncture face lift is the healthy alternative to chemical or laser peels, dermabrasion, surgical face
lifts. Acupuncture face lifts can work for both men and women. This procedure has been used for
thousands of years in the Orient by the emperors and the wealthy. The procedure of using
acupuncture combined with acupressure and herbal treatment is effective in minimizing fine lines and
wrinkles, lifting the face and the chin, reducing the depth of deeper lines resulting in a brighter and
smoother face. Acupuncture increases the production of collagen and elastin, improves muscle tone
and slows down the aging process and normalizes skin color, yielding a health vibrant glow to the
face.
Acupuncture and acupressure face lifts have even more profound effects. Besides the physically
observable changes, patients have reported improved digestion, better quality sleep, reduction of hot
flashes, elimination of mild depression and anxiety, improved energy, and an overall sense of well
being. With acupuncture and acupressure face lifts, the patient is actually getting younger from the
inside out because the patient's body is being stimulated and strengthened....it's a lot more than just
skin deep! And it has none of the potential side effects of modern dermatological face lift processes
and surgeries. There is no recovery time!
First it is the image we present to the world and if that weren't important enough, our faces are
affected by and reveal the health and energetic balance of our internal organs, Qi (vital energy),
blood and body fluids. A person with a healthy, glowing face has good internal energy balance.
Conversely, organ weaknesses and dysfunctions, blood and body fluid deficiencies, show in the face
through dark circles, pale or lusterless skin, blemishes, acne, excessive wrinkling, and other signs.
Appropriate stimulation of acupuncture points on the skin surface can produce beneficial effects on
the internal organs, glands, Qi (vital energy) and blood.
Why Choose Acupuncture or Acupressure Facial Rejuvenation?
Acupuncture face lift is the healthy alternative to chemical or laser peels, dermabrasion, surgical face
lifts. Acupuncture face lifts can work for both men and women. This procedure has been used for
thousands of years in the Orient by the emperors and the wealthy. The procedure of using
acupuncture combined with acupressure and herbal treatment is effective in minimizing fine lines and
wrinkles, lifting the face and the chin, reducing the depth of deeper lines resulting in a brighter and
smoother face. Acupuncture increases the production of collagen and elastin, improves muscle tone
and slows down the aging process and normalizes skin color, yielding a health vibrant glow to the
face.
Acupuncture and acupressure face lifts have even more profound effects. Besides the physically
observable changes, patients have reported improved digestion, better quality sleep, reduction of hot
flashes, elimination of mild depression and anxiety, improved energy, and an overall sense of well
being. With acupuncture and acupressure face lifts, the patient is actually getting younger from the
inside out because the patient's body is being stimulated and strengthened....it's a lot more than just
skin deep! And it has none of the potential side effects of modern dermatological face lift processes
and surgeries. There is no recovery time!
In today's world the body gets bombarded with toxins, steroids and quick fixes, acupuncture and
acupressure face lifts provide the patient a holistic view and treatment creating beauty of the face and
body, inside out! It provides a beautiful way to get in touch with the individuals innate beauty. In contrast,
chemical, laser and surgical face lifts can create dramatic and sometimes catastrophic changes in the
texture and structure of who we are and loss of the health of our bodies.
What Are The Causes of Aging of The Skin?
Skin aging is associated with a change in the structure of the skin. It takes longer for cells to mature and
hence cells may be shed from the skin quicker than they are being replaced. This results in thin, dry skin,
which is more easily injured and damaged. The fat cells underneath the dermis begin to shrink, providing
less padding and yielding a more drawn appearance. The blood circulation to the skin may become
impaired, thereby reducing the amount of oxygen and nutrients that are delivered to the skin cells. The
collagen and elastin fibers lose their elasticity, leading to sagging, folding of the skin and wrinkle
formation. Sweat- and oil-secreting glands atrophy, depriving the skin of the protective water-lipid
emulsions, which leads to dry and scaly skin. Deeper wrinkles, such as frown lines and crow’s feet, also
form because of small muscle contractions and habitual facial expressions. Gravity exacerbates the
situation, causing sagging of the skin in the formation of jowls and drooping eyelids.
Additionally there are the micro-inflammatory responses that occur in tissues after exposure to things like
cigarette smoke, UV radiation, electromagnetic fields, infections, pollution, alcohol consumption, stress,
trauma and hormonal imbalances. The end result of this is the production of what have come to be known
as free radicals and de-generative enzymes that damage the extracellular matrix and surrounding tissues,
thereby accelerating deterioration of the skin.
Exposure to the sun induces a range of changes to the skin called photo-aging. Overall, exposure to
ultraviolet radiation accounts for approximately 90 percent of the symptoms of premature skin aging.
These changes include the formation of wrinkles, skin roughness and dryness (leathery texture), irregular
pigmentation (brown spots), warty growths called keratoses, freckling, a yellow discoloration due to
abnormal elastic tissue and various carcinomas. Sunlight damages collagen fibers and causes the
formation of abnormal elastin. Free radicals also are produced, which damage cells and molecules.
As women age, declining estrogen levels are associated with various skin changes. The effects of estrogen
deprivation on skin are thought to include wrinkling, dryness, atrophy, laxity and poor wound healing.
These effects are due to several physiological changes that take place in the skin which include decreased
skin moisture, lipid content, thickness, collagen content and degenerative changes in dermal elastic fibers.
The ability of hormone replacement therapy to improve these skin qualities is controversial.
According to Oriental Medicine, the progress of skin aging comes down to two components: first, the
quantity, quality and flow of Qi, blood and fluids, and, secondarily, the effect of climatic factors. The
technical nomenclature of Western biomedicine (e.g., collagen and elastin molecules, atrophied sweat
glands, UV rays, etc.) becomes less relevant. When acupuncture needles are placed at crucial junctures in
the facial terrain, the flow of fresh blood ensues, which immerses the area being treated. This enhanced
circulation of Qi and blood transports increased nutrients and oxygen to the site of the insertion of an
acupuncture needle as a "positive" injury; the result is to "plump up" the tissues and fat cells.
Because certain types of facial acupuncture treatments such as Tui Na/acupressure address not only
acupuncture points, but also the facial muscles, they are considered to have a beneficial effect upon
sagging skin. This gradual (and seemingly inevitable) downward slide of the facial landscape is in no small
part due to the impact of many decades of the Earth’s gravitational pull. However, taking a constitutional
approach to the problem addressing the issues of the state of the Qi, blood and body fluids reharmonizes
the functioning of the entire person, striking at the root causes of aging itself, rather than merely seeking to
eliminate their traces in the complexion by whatever cosmetic means, mechanical means or surgical
techniques available.
It is important to understand that there are some complicating factors to the success of any facial
rejuvenation procedure including chronic illness, smoking, excessive exposure to sun light, stress and
prescribed medications.
How Do We Proceed and What Is Treatment Like?
Acupuncture and acupressure face lifts are painless and safe. There is no recovery time, no pain and no
scarring involved. The patient starts with an initial examination and evaluation and we usually recommend
an initial course of treatment of between 10 to 30 treatments depending upon your age and the condition
of your skin. Treatment is typically given twice a week. Thereafter a patient may be treated every month or
two to maintain the improvement they gained from the treatment. Some patients like to have a treatment
just before an important social to look their best.
The treatment itself involves the insertion of needles in the lines on the face threaded just below the surface
of the skin. This triggers the nervous system and circulation of Qi “or vital energy” and between the face
and internal organs. Getting that energy flowing stimulates face-firming collagen production. Sometimes
micro-current or light is applied for a few minutes to key points. After 20 minutes, the needles are removed
and the treatment ends with a 15-minute acupressure massage and the application of a 100% natural
secret ingredient. An all acupressure treatment would involve at least 35 minutes of acupressure and facial
and neck massage.
Women in their 30's and early 40's may not require acupuncture, but benefit from Acupressure only
treatments.
If you want me to treat you, call me at 941-926-4711 to schedule an appointment. Click here to go to For
My First Visit for a welcome letter and new patient intake form.
acupressure face lifts provide the patient a holistic view and treatment creating beauty of the face and
body, inside out! It provides a beautiful way to get in touch with the individuals innate beauty. In contrast,
chemical, laser and surgical face lifts can create dramatic and sometimes catastrophic changes in the
texture and structure of who we are and loss of the health of our bodies.
What Are The Causes of Aging of The Skin?
Skin aging is associated with a change in the structure of the skin. It takes longer for cells to mature and
hence cells may be shed from the skin quicker than they are being replaced. This results in thin, dry skin,
which is more easily injured and damaged. The fat cells underneath the dermis begin to shrink, providing
less padding and yielding a more drawn appearance. The blood circulation to the skin may become
impaired, thereby reducing the amount of oxygen and nutrients that are delivered to the skin cells. The
collagen and elastin fibers lose their elasticity, leading to sagging, folding of the skin and wrinkle
formation. Sweat- and oil-secreting glands atrophy, depriving the skin of the protective water-lipid
emulsions, which leads to dry and scaly skin. Deeper wrinkles, such as frown lines and crow’s feet, also
form because of small muscle contractions and habitual facial expressions. Gravity exacerbates the
situation, causing sagging of the skin in the formation of jowls and drooping eyelids.
Additionally there are the micro-inflammatory responses that occur in tissues after exposure to things like
cigarette smoke, UV radiation, electromagnetic fields, infections, pollution, alcohol consumption, stress,
trauma and hormonal imbalances. The end result of this is the production of what have come to be known
as free radicals and de-generative enzymes that damage the extracellular matrix and surrounding tissues,
thereby accelerating deterioration of the skin.
Exposure to the sun induces a range of changes to the skin called photo-aging. Overall, exposure to
ultraviolet radiation accounts for approximately 90 percent of the symptoms of premature skin aging.
These changes include the formation of wrinkles, skin roughness and dryness (leathery texture), irregular
pigmentation (brown spots), warty growths called keratoses, freckling, a yellow discoloration due to
abnormal elastic tissue and various carcinomas. Sunlight damages collagen fibers and causes the
formation of abnormal elastin. Free radicals also are produced, which damage cells and molecules.
As women age, declining estrogen levels are associated with various skin changes. The effects of estrogen
deprivation on skin are thought to include wrinkling, dryness, atrophy, laxity and poor wound healing.
These effects are due to several physiological changes that take place in the skin which include decreased
skin moisture, lipid content, thickness, collagen content and degenerative changes in dermal elastic fibers.
The ability of hormone replacement therapy to improve these skin qualities is controversial.
According to Oriental Medicine, the progress of skin aging comes down to two components: first, the
quantity, quality and flow of Qi, blood and fluids, and, secondarily, the effect of climatic factors. The
technical nomenclature of Western biomedicine (e.g., collagen and elastin molecules, atrophied sweat
glands, UV rays, etc.) becomes less relevant. When acupuncture needles are placed at crucial junctures in
the facial terrain, the flow of fresh blood ensues, which immerses the area being treated. This enhanced
circulation of Qi and blood transports increased nutrients and oxygen to the site of the insertion of an
acupuncture needle as a "positive" injury; the result is to "plump up" the tissues and fat cells.
Because certain types of facial acupuncture treatments such as Tui Na/acupressure address not only
acupuncture points, but also the facial muscles, they are considered to have a beneficial effect upon
sagging skin. This gradual (and seemingly inevitable) downward slide of the facial landscape is in no small
part due to the impact of many decades of the Earth’s gravitational pull. However, taking a constitutional
approach to the problem addressing the issues of the state of the Qi, blood and body fluids reharmonizes
the functioning of the entire person, striking at the root causes of aging itself, rather than merely seeking to
eliminate their traces in the complexion by whatever cosmetic means, mechanical means or surgical
techniques available.
It is important to understand that there are some complicating factors to the success of any facial
rejuvenation procedure including chronic illness, smoking, excessive exposure to sun light, stress and
prescribed medications.
How Do We Proceed and What Is Treatment Like?
Acupuncture and acupressure face lifts are painless and safe. There is no recovery time, no pain and no
scarring involved. The patient starts with an initial examination and evaluation and we usually recommend
an initial course of treatment of between 10 to 30 treatments depending upon your age and the condition
of your skin. Treatment is typically given twice a week. Thereafter a patient may be treated every month or
two to maintain the improvement they gained from the treatment. Some patients like to have a treatment
just before an important social to look their best.
The treatment itself involves the insertion of needles in the lines on the face threaded just below the surface
of the skin. This triggers the nervous system and circulation of Qi “or vital energy” and between the face
and internal organs. Getting that energy flowing stimulates face-firming collagen production. Sometimes
micro-current or light is applied for a few minutes to key points. After 20 minutes, the needles are removed
and the treatment ends with a 15-minute acupressure massage and the application of a 100% natural
secret ingredient. An all acupressure treatment would involve at least 35 minutes of acupressure and facial
and neck massage.
Women in their 30's and early 40's may not require acupuncture, but benefit from Acupressure only
treatments.
If you want me to treat you, call me at 941-926-4711 to schedule an appointment. Click here to go to For
My First Visit for a welcome letter and new patient intake form.
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