FAQs The acupuncture facial rejuvenation treatment is based on the principles of Oriental Medecine. It involves the insertion of hair-thin needles into the areas of the face, ears, neck, hands, trunk and legs along channels of meridians of energy called Qi. Specific points are chosen to manipulate the movement of energy in the body according to the individuals needs. What are the effects? Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation may erase as many as five to fifteen years from the face, with results apparent after just a few treatments. Fine lines may be entirely eliminated and deeper wrinkles diminished. Bags under the eyes can be reduced, jowls firmed, puffiness eliminated, droopy eyelids lifted and double chins minimized. Other likely results include: moisturizing of the skin with increased local circulation of blood and lymph to the face; increasd collagen production, muscle tone, and dermal contraction; tightening of the pores; brightening of the eyes; improving of hormonal balance to help acne; reduction of stress evident in the face – bringing out the innate Beauty and Radiance of an individual.. Scarring can also be reduced. The effects become most noticeable and lastng on or about the seventh session. Who would benefit from Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation? Anyone concerned with looking and feeling young and slowing down the aging process can benefit. The decision to begin treatment may be professionally of personally inspired or a combination of both. Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation is suitable for those with deep wrinkles, fine lines, bags under the eyes, sagging, puffiness, drooping eyelids, double chin, large pores, dry skin or acne. What is the course of treatment? Generally, a course consists of 12 treatments of about 2 hours each. The effects become more noticeable and lasting on or about the seventh session. Each person responds differently, depending on his or her condition and lifestyle prior to treatment. Following the initial course of treatment, maintenance sessions can prolong the results for five to ten years. It is often recommended to supplement the Facial Nutritional Supplements, pure and authentic Aromatherapy blends for the skin, and a healthy diet. Treatments are £90 each. Does it really make a difference? Many sources indicate that acupuncture has been used for almost 5,000 years to treat a wide range of conditions. Having proven itself with literally billions of people, Acupuncture has survived the test of time. The effectiveness of Acupuncture is due to its direct manipulation of the body’s energy system – balancing, removing blockages or adding energy when necessary. The use of acupuncture in Cosmetology – especially in preventing and reducing wrinkles – has already attracted great attention in Japan, Hong Kong and Sweden. A 1996 report in the International Journal of Clinical Acupuncture reported that among 300 cases treated with Facial Acupuncture, 90% had marked effects with one course of treatment. The effects include: the skin becoming delicate and fair, improvement of the elasticity of facial muscles and levelling of wrinkles, a ruddier complexion, and overall rejuvenation – not confined to the face. Is Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation a new and trendy technique? For thousands of years, the Chiniese have known that beauty comes from the inside. At least as early as the Sung Dynasty (960AD-1270AD) Acupuncture rejuvenation practices were employed for the Empress and the Emporer’s concubines. The Chinese discovered and utilised ways to change the energy flow from within the body to initiate the healing process for rejuvenation. According to a famous Chinese axiom, “Where Qi goes, blood flows.” Even for those unfamiliar with the principles of Chinese Medicine, it is known that increased circulation helps the body to look and feel better. Commonsense would tell us that treating the underlying cause of why someone is ageing is preferable to masking the outward symptoms and allowing further decline and dysfunction to continue within the body. Why choose Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation over surgical face-lift? While not a replacement for surgery, Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation is an excellent alternative. It is far less costly than cosmetic surgery and is safe, virtually painless, has no side effects or risk of disfigurement. Unlike surgery that may have and extended recovery period with swelling and discolouration, there is no trauma from Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation. While Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation cannot reshape one’s nose or chin, it is more subtle rejuvenation that takes years off one’s face – safely and naturally while improving overall health. Are there any contraindications? Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation is contraindicated for some pituitary di Facial Revitalisation Acupuncture should not be used in the following cases: problems with bleeding, bruising, former cosmetic surgery, some pituitary disorders, high blood pressure, migraine, diabetes mellitus, serious health conditions such as cancer, HIV/Aids, coronary disease. Treatment cannot be administered during pregnancy, influenza and colds, herpes outbreaks and acute allergic reactions.
Who administers Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation? The treatment should be performed by a licensed acupuncturist, with training in the specialisation of Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation. Not many acupuncturists are specially trained in Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation. Optimally, one should seek out a practitioner trained by an expert in this field. Barry Williams is a licensed Acupuncturist and a member of the British Acupuncture Council, the regulatory body for acupuncturists in the UK. She is graduate of the College of Traditional Acupuncture in Leamington Spa, with a BA (Hons) in Acupuncture from Oxford Brooks University. Deposits : Our therapist’s time is valuable, please give us 48 hours notice if you need to cancel your appointment. All bookings must be secured with a reservation fee which will be surrendered if the appointment is not attended. The reservation fee will be fully reimbursed against the cost of the treatment received. |