Given the notoriety of the dangers associated with cosmetic surgery, it is not surprising that ladies are seeking alternatives. Cosmetic surgery involves anesthesia, lasts for many hours, and leaves one with swelling, bruising, and redness. Recovery time is at least a couple of weeks.

A newer and much safer way to reach desirable cosmetic results has come about. Cosmetic acupuncture does not enlist the side effects that would have to endure if they were to go under the knife. While one may be getting an instant facelift, the results do become pleasantly noticeable after a period of time. It absolutely beats having someone cut your skin open and perform gruesome tasks that might leave you with scars for weeks!

Similar to body acupuncture, a practitioner of cosmetic acupuncture places very small needles into age lines on the face. The purpose of the needles is to get energy flowing in these areas. As blood rushes to the surface, the muscles tighten which firms the skin. The growth of new collagen cells is also encouraged by the needs, and collagen decreases the lines in the face as well. The International Journal of Clinical Acupuncture reports that 90% of trial participants of facial acupuncture noted results like softening of facial lines, better skin tone, lessened blue circles under the eyes, and an overall facial rejuvenation effect.

The number of treatments and price are different from every practitioner. Make sure to choose someone with a license that has studied with a qualified teacher, and belongs to the American cosmetic acupuncture association.

Also, another benefit exclusive to acupuncture: while patients are seeking treatment for cosmetic concerns, acupuncture has a positive effect on the person as a whole. Traditional Chinese medicine has been used for stress, insomnia, anxiety, depression, and a whole list of other modern complaints. Although many are skeptical about the effectiveness of facial acupuncture, it is not hard to imagine that when one's general well-being improves, the appearance of one's skin will improve also.

As skeptics will point out, the average facelift is far from permanent, lasting only 3 - 5 years. No matter how many procedures someone has, in order to delay the aging process, a few years down the road from surgery, new aging effects will become apparent.

 

With all the reported risks of plastic surgery, it is no wonder that women are seeking out other options. Similar to body acupuncture, a practitioner of cosmetic acupuncture places very small needles into age lines on the face. The International Journal of Clinical Acupuncture reports that 90% of trial participants of facial acupuncture noted results like softening of facial lines, better skin tone, lessened blue circles under the eyes, and an overall facial rejuvenation effect. Acupuncture is traditional chinese medicine. Patients undergoing acupuncture as treatment for skin conditions will be pleasantly surprised to find that acupuncture has an uplifting effect on their well being as a whole.