A. What is Cosmetic Medical Acupuncture?

Cosmetic Medical Acupuncture is an effective, non-surgical treatment to reduce the signs of aging. It is based on the principles of Chinese Medicine, which involves the insertion of very thin disposable needles into the acupuncture points on the face & body where needed.

This superficial insertion will increase the local circulation to the face and stimulate collagen production, which will fill out the lines and give firmness to the skin for a healthy, glowing complexion.

Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years to treat many conditions and illnesses. The effectiveness of acupuncture has been related to the manipulation of the energy points on the body to balance and to remove blockages in the meridians (channels of blood and energy), in order to achieve health and to prevent diseases.

Cosmetic Medical Acupuncture has attracted great attention in the last few years, especially in the big cities like New York City and Los Angeles. It used to be a treatment only for the rich and famous in Hollywood, but now everyone wants the royal treatment.

“A 1996 report in the international journal of Clinical Acupuncture reported that among 300 cases treated with Cosmetic Acupuncture, 90% had marked effects with one course of treatment. The effects include: The skin becomes delicate, improvement of elasticity of facial muscles, ruddier complexion, and overall rejuvenation. "

B. What are the benefits of Cosmetic Medical Acupuncture?

Cosmetic Medical Acupuncture may take 5-10 years off your face. It helps to eliminate fine lines and makes the deeper lines look softer. It can also help to minimize dark circles, puffy eyes, double chin, sagging skin, and dropping eyelids.

Course of wrinkle lines of skin is transverse to fiber direction of facial muscles.

While not a replacement for surgery acupuncture is an excellent alternative. Cosmetic Acupuncture is far less expensive than cosmetic surgery and is safe, virtually painless and has no side effects or risk of disfigurement (slight bruising can occasionally occur). This is unlike surgery, which may have an extended recovery period with swelling and discoloration. There is no trauma from Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture and if it does not suit you then you can stop with no ill effects. Treatment protocols can be modified to suit individual patients. For example, it is possible to do face rejuvenation without needles (though not as dynamic) if someone is really needle phobic.

C. Can I do Cosmetic Medical Acupuncture if I had botox?

Yes, Cosmetic Medical Acupuncture will increase the effectiveness of botox, so it will save you a couple injections per year. Medical Acupuncture can provide botox free results on facial musculature. In many patients Medical Acupuncture together with botox provide synergistic results. 

D. What is the course of treatment?

The course of the treatment is between 10-12 sessions. This will be done 1-3 times a week for best results. Each individual will respond different to the treatment depending on their age and lifestyle. Visible results will be noticeable after 6 -7 sessions. Maintenance maybe needed once every month. Treatment lasts about 45 minutes.

 Medical Explanation

Comparing Medical Acupuncture to Botox:

Medical Acupuncture:  Direct Stimulation of Facial Muscles: By stimulating the muscles of facial expression with fine acupuncture needles, and passing moderate frequency of electrical stimulation, we can effectively relax the muscle we are working on. The effect is similar with injured muscle, that is hypertonic or in a state of spasm. Acupuncture effectively relax the muscle. Furthermore, by direct stimulation of the facial nerve and its branches we can indirectly relax all muscles of facial expression. 

Botox™ or Botulinum Toxin Type A, comes from a kind of bacteria. The bacteria can make you very sick. But doctors have found that the chemical in Botox™ can also help treat some health problems. Botox™ is injected through the skin into the muscle with a needle. The Botox™ keeps the muscle from contracting. When the muscle can't contract, the wrinkle doesn't show as much.

$100 per 45 minutes treatment

Block of 10 sessions: $900