What is Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture?

Facial rejuvenation acupuncture, also known as cosmetic acupuncture and acupuncture facelift, is a procedure that incorporates the ancient philosophy of acupuncture addressing modern desires to improve appearance. It aims to address the signs of ageing by local treatment as well as improve general wellbeing which may be compromised as we age.

What to expect from FRA

The local treatment aims to:

• Increase collagen production
• Helps eliminate and reduce bags under eyes, and decrease the tendency towards sagging and jowls
• Helps eliminate fine lines of the face and may reduce the effect of larger wrinkles
• Improves hormonal balance, therefore may assist in addressing hormonal acne
• Increases local circulation of blood and lymph to the face and so moisturizes skin and can improve facial colour
• Tightens pores
• Can reduce double chins
• Helps in lifting drooping eyelids
• Brightens the eyes

Constitutional Treatment aims to:

• Reduce stress that is evident in the face
• Can assist in delaying the hair turning grey and hair loss that’s often associated with ageing
• Strengthens the immune system by promoting overall health and wellbeing
• Addresses selected health concerns that may have manifested that is assisting with promoting the ageing process
• Brings out a person’s innate beauty and radiance

Lifestyle Advice is provided to assist with educating clients on how to promote health and wellbeing in order to assist in maintaining the health benefits achieved from such treatments.

Dietary advice is provided to improve vitality and assist in the changing constitutions of ageing. This includes maximizing nutrition in foods we eat, choosing foods that promote health and not diminish it, and choosing foods recommended for specific health concerns to assist in improving better health.

How does the acupuncture achieve these results?

Acupuncture promotes health and wellbeing by promoting circulation throughout the body, regulating hormones, improving metabolism, promoting blood, qi and lymph circulation, strengthening natural physiological functions in the body and improve skin complexion from the inside to out. This is achieved through fine needles stimulating specific areas that need to be addressed to promote qi to circulate and nourish the region.  Furthermore, fine needles when inserted across wrinkles and furrows cause collagen formation in the affected area to produce and ultimately improve the depth of the wrinkles.

Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture Treatment

A course of treatment ranges from 10 -15 consecutive treatments, mostly averaging 12 treatments.

The first 6 – 8 are performed twice a week then the remaining follow at weekly intervals.

Upon completion of the course of treatments the client is re-assessed and initial expectations are re-evaluated. From there, a decision is made as to whether further treatments are required or the client enters the maintenance program.

The maintenance program ensures the results are maintained to satisfaction as well as monitoring general health concerns ensuring wellbeing is maximized. At this point visits are monthly or bimonthly.

Skin's Nutritional requirements

Herbal Medicine- to further support and promote FRA, herbs prescribed aim to assist in promoting longevity and beauty. Individual herbs are chosen to promote individual constitutions based on information gathered on the initial consultation.

Nutritional Supplements – your diet should include a variety of nutrients of foods available in season. For added assistance in health specific requirements are made upon examination during initial consultation.

Practice Philosophy

The facial rejuvenation program aims to satisfy eastern needs through adopting traditional medicine previously used to promote health and beauty. In conjunction education on assisting health benefits through lifestyle and dietary choices is provided that can be implemented into daily routines. The availability of this technique allows people to improve various aspects of there appearance without going under the knife. All this to improve vibrancy and health of your skin and helping you feel healthier and happier.