美容針灸
Traditional Chinese medicine has a long history in beauty preservation, it can be traced back thousands of years. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment is not limited to acupuncture, which has been widely accepted in both western and oriental countries but also includes treatments of Chinese herbal mask, Guasha (Skin scraping), Moxibustion, herbal foot soak and much more. In traditional Chinese Medicine philosophy, it is believed that acupuncture might be able to reduce wrinkles by encouraging collagen growth; tighten facial skin by face lighting, lighten eye bag by improving blood flow; lighten/remove dark spots by promoting better circulation; aid in weight loss by removing excessive water retention; manage acne by clearing toxic, and lighten scarring by removing stagnation.
Cosmetic facial acupuncture is a non-substance and pain-free facial therapy for skin rejuvenation. Cosmetic facial acupuncture has become more accepted in the beauty industry in past decades and even more popular in recent years. Not only women but also men seek acupuncture to manage their wrinkles, eye bags, dark spots, acne, and scarring. This traditional and natural way of beauty enhancement therapy has been recorded in classic books and only the royalty had privileged access to this kind of treatment in ancient dynasties.
Growing older could be graceful when we cope with the changes well. The changes could be physical degeneration, psychological disturbance and aging in appearance. These three changes are interconnected and affect each other. There are a number of procedures in managing aging of appearance, at different risks and costs. The primary concern should be the patient’s safety and followed by natural and long-lasting outcomes. Cosmetic facial acupuncture may possibly slowdown the aging process by redefining the facial complexion and encouraging balanced body energy distribution.
There are three layers on our facial skin: epidermis, dermis and hypodermis. The outermost layer of the skin is epidermis, which serves as the barrier to the external environment. A study shows that collagen induction only takes place at 0.6 millimetre between epidermis and dermis layers. Hence for the purpose of collagen induction, very shallow needling is required. Additionally, shallow needles avoid puncture of blood vessels in the dermis layer, so patients have less chance of getting bruises.
Facial muscles change with age in complex ways. The fat content at the forehead, temples and cheeks areas are reduced from aging which results in sagging and looseness. Meanwhile, the fat content at the jaw and chin area increases, resulting in a baggy jaw and double chin. Besides fat content, the bone structure, ligaments, muscles are the key players in the layer arrangement of the face. Face lifting by facial acupuncture is an effective way to manage loose and saggy face muscles.
The best quality acupuncture needles used for facial cosmetic acupuncture is Seirin needles which is well known in both the acupuncture and beauty industry. Seirin needles provide a better tensile strength and the smooth needle tip to improve the treatment experience, which is gentle and less sensitive.
What do you expect?
1. Facial preparation – Cleansing. Removal of makeup and sunblock before the therapy.
2. Application of natural facial oil – Using a natural material Guasha tool, apply gentle force onto the face and neck by scrapping and let the oil absorb evenly.
3. Japanese finest cosmetic facial acupuncture needles will be inserted along the wrinkle lines and jaw lines by professional acupuncturist.
4. Needles will be gently removed after 20 mins with the compression of cotton butt to avoid bruising.
Adverse effects?
There is no chemical substance injection and the diameter of the needles are ranged from 0.1-0.12 mm. The only possible adverse effect would be bruising because the face is full of capillary veins. However, the practitioner would compress the needle sites using cotton bud to prevent bleeding.
How often should I receive the treatment?
The frequency of treatment depends on your age and skin condition. As the skin regeneration takes around 28 days, the best treatment plan is weekly for one month, then discussion with the practitioner for a maintenance plan that suits you thereafter.
