Unleash The Science Behind Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture

Acupuncture has been around for centuries. As a part of traditional Chinese medicine, it may help treat body pains, headaches, and even nausea. Acupuncture is also seen as a safer alternative to surgery or Botox to fight back signs of aging. This cosmetic treatment is an extension of traditional acupuncture and is widely used. It is 100% natural which leaves the skin look younger, smoother, and plumpy. And unlike injection procedures, facial acupuncture addresses not only signs of aging, but is also good for overall skin health. It works internally to optimize your health while simultaneously enhancing the appearance of your skin.

The science behind facial acupuncture

In facial rejuvenation acupuncture, a professional will put a large number of needles in the face and not the full body, this results in energy congestion in the face. A patient can experience dullness, headache, and discomfort after the procedure which is not serious. The acupuncturist will insert 40 to 70 tiny and painless needles on the face. As the needles puncture the skin, they create small wounds within its threshold, which are called positive microtraumas. When your body recognizes these wounds, it quickly switches to natural repair mode. A similar idea is used by micro-needling to get bright, anti-aging results. On the contrary, acupuncture is a bit less intense than micro needling as it does not cause even minor bleeding. These punctures stimulate the 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 the skin complexion. The positive microtraumas also stimulates the production of collagen. This helps improve elasticity, minimizing fine lines and wrinkles.

Other health benefits

Facial acupuncture also helps in relieving following illnesses:

•  Toothache
•  Acne
•  Insomnia
•  Diarrhea
•  Sinus congestion
•  Menopause, PMS, OR GYN issues
•  Edema
•  Water retention
•  Eye, ear and rain disorders
•  Depression
•  Constipation and other digestive issues

Who should not get this done?

Although the procedure is very safe and beneficial to majority of people, however, following people are not recommended to opt for the procedure:

•  Pregnant patients
•  Patients with flu or cold
•  Patients prone to allergic reactions
•  Herpes patients
•  Migraine patients
•  Hypertension patients
•  Diabetes patients
•  Hyper and hypothyroidism
•  Hormonal imbalances

The best thing about getting facial acupuncture is that it does not serve only one purpose. It is helpful for many health concerns and it is cost effective.

Author’s bio: The author is a blogger and the article is about facial rejuvenation.