In TCM, acupoints on the face and body are linked by channels called meridians which are in turn linked to internal organs and by stimulating selected acupoints, it elicits a wide-ranging effect on the body.
As a part of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture may help treat body pains, headaches, or even nausea. The facial acupuncture is an extension of traditional acupuncture which is a safer alternative to surgery or botox.
It naturally help make the skin look younger, smoother, and all-around healthier. And unlike injection procedures, facial acupuncture addresses not only signs of aging, but also the skin’s overall health. It has also become a popular treatment for refreshing skin.
How to look at skin health from TCM?
From TCM’s point of view, skin health is a mirror to our internal health conditions, one’s appearance reflects the state of body health. For example, dark eye circles/eye bags can be due to kidney deficiency, dampness due to spleen deficiency, or blood stasis within the body. Dark spots on face can be due to stagnation of Qi and blood, or deficiencies in Spleen and Kidney. Therefore TCM aims to treat these underlying conditions using herbs and acupuncture, which in turn improves skin complexion.
Facial and body acupuncture aims to improve the body’s constitution as a whole, and to adjust the internal environment in the body so that it reflects as good skin health.
What is facial acupuncture?
Facial or cosmetic acupuncture is a specific acupuncture treatment designed to affect and enhance the appearance of the skin and face. Acupuncturist places needles on the face’s acupuncture points to boost blood supply to the face. Generally, most facial acupuncture treatments include full-body acupuncture that improves overall vitality and circulation while addressing additional underlying concerns that are not cosmetically relevant.
Facial acupuncture is ideal for anyone looking to give their face a little tune-up. The acupuncturists were able to treat the muscles on the face that were drooping or weakened, resulting in a more symmetrical and firmer appearance of the skin.
How to do facial acupuncture？
On the face, acupuncturist will insert tiny and painless needles. As the needles puncture the skin, they create minimal micro-trauma that will stimulate increased blood flow and a collagen-building pathway.
Collagen is produced when the top layer of the skin has micro-traumas. This signals to the dermis to repair and boost collagen production, which plumps the area and increases elasticity.
These punctures stimulate your lymphatic and circulatory system, which work together to deliver nutrients and oxygen to your skin cells, nourishing skin from the inside out. This helps even out your complexion and promote your skin’s glow.
What are the Benefits of facial acupuncture?
It’s a safe treatment with no side effects. It aims to promote blood circulation for better skin radiance and removal of fine lines, as well as adjust imbalances in the body by stimulating relevant acupoints.
Facial acupuncture can help lift sagging skin, like jowls and eyelids, and relax wrinkles—especially wrinkles made from emotions like anger and frustration, It can help diminish those “11” lines between your eyebrows, forehead wrinkles, crow’s-feet, and the nasolabial groove lines around the mouth.
It can be used to treat a wide variety of skin conditions or beauty issues, including skin pigmentation, acne, wrinkles, dull skin, puffy face/eye bags, dark eye circles.
The acupuncture needles used are extremely fine, suitable even on the delicate skin of the face. Nearly anyone can benefit from receiving facial acupuncture—it’s a great treatment to use as preventive care for people of all ages.
Facial acupuncture near me in Dubai
Facial acupuncture takes a few sessions to start seeing effects. A suggested treatment plan would be 12 sessions, 1 to 2 times a week.
Herbal medication would complement facial acupuncture well. It boosts the effects of facial acupuncture and helps to treat any underlying conditions that may be causing poor skin health. If you expect a catch-all treatment for younger skin, please call us or make an appointment!
