Acupuncture Face Lift

When it comes to signs of aging, nowhere is it more obvious than on your face. Unfortunately, your face is your most important asset in daily life. It's how people remember you and describe you. In this respect, it's truly better to be thought of as youthful and energetic rather than wrinkled and tired. That's why more and more people are trying acupuncture face lift treatments because they're far less of a commitment than traditional face lift surgery.

A real face lift surgery involves local anesthetic, incisions, and a lengthy recovery process. It can also cost thousands of dollars for only an hour or so of work. Acupuncture face lifts promise the same results for much less, but it comes with a catch.

Acupuncture is an ancient Taoist therapeutic practice originally developed in China. The idea is that two life forces known as the yin and the yang must be balanced to produce the life force, known as chi. This chi energy flows through the body along fourteen different pathways. The idea is that wrinkles and sagginess in the face is caused by life forces out of balance in other parts of the body. By inserting small needles just beneath the skin, acupuncture supposedly modifies the energy flow in the body by releasing endorphins and other chemicals.

The use of acupuncture for the face has been in practice for just over 20 years. It is believed that wrinkles evolve from specific muscular movements. A skilled and licensed acupuncturist can examine your body and identify the root cause of your facial wrinkles. Treatment will then commence on a weekly or bi-weekly basis for several weeks. Younger patients only require a month and a half worth of treatment, while older ones will probably require two to three months. The needles won't necessarily be inserted in your face. If a specific wrinkle is caused by imbalances in the spleen, for instance, the needles will be inserted in the spleen area. With each successive acupuncture therapy, patients typically notice gradual improvement of their energy levels and skin tone.

The cost of an acupuncture session varies, but is usually below a hundred dollars. That's a great price compared to a thousand dollar one-time cosmetic surgery. However, that's where the catch lies. Most acupuncturists insist on a weekly or bi-weekly program for several months. Even at $50 a visit, acupuncture costs could eventually outpace a cosmetic face lift surgery.

Critics also mention that acupuncture is not scientific enough to merit medical attention. The lasting benefits of acupuncture face lifts are still under debate. Regardless, a new generation of people is flocking to acupuncture face lifts as an alternative to a surgical operation.