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Constitutional Facial Rejuvenation

In Constitutional Facial Rejuvenation, the entire body is treated, in addition to the face. The face is a reflection of the internal state of being.

The intention set forth in a treatment is that of balance and renewal rather than an artificial effect. My goal is to enhance your beauty in a natural way by addressing the total person. This includes diet, exercise, proper rest and cultivation of a joyful spirit.

Constitutional Facial Acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment for renewing the face as well as the whole body. Fine lines may be entirely erased, deeper lines reduced and bags around neck and eyes firmed.

Needles are placed at a variety of acupuncture points to stimulate the body’s natural flow of energy. Since muscle groups are addressed as well as the acupuncture points, the face lifts itself through the muscles’ toning and tightening action. The needles also stimulate blood and circulation, which improves facial color.

Benefits

Constitutional:

  • Reduces signs of stress
  • Helps with various muscle and joint pain
  • Reduces headaches
  • Improves digestive issues
  • Improves fertility and IVF
  • Helps with mood and overall outlook

Facial:

  • Improves collagen production and muscle tone
  • Helps reduce bags and sagging tendencies
  • Helps eliminate fine lines and diminish larger wrinkles
  • Helps reduce double chin and lift drooping eyelids
  • Increases local blood circulation
  • Improves facial color
  • Reduces stress and promotes total health and well-being

For the vast majority of patients, facial acupuncture is a safe and beneficial treatment, not only for prevention of wrinkles, but also diminish the common signs of aging.

Contraindications:

  • Severe high blood pressure (it is OK when the blood pressure is under control and the patient is seeing a medical doctor)
  • Severe migraines (if the patient is having a migraine only once every 3 months or so, they can receive facial acupuncture treatments)
  • Be aware that it takes a patient 3 weeks to recover from laser resurfacing on the face. No facial needling can be performed during that time; wait a week after microdermabrasion.

    Do not perform during:

    • pregnancy;
    • colds or flu;
    • acute herpes outbreak; or
    • acute allergic reactions

    In the latter 3 instances, once the condition has passed, the patient may receive a facial acupuncture treatment.

    How many treatments are needed before seeing results?

    A series of treatments is necessary to achieve maximal effect, usually 12-15 weekly. After the initial treatment, the patient’s response is evaluated and then we can determine the number of follow-up visits that will be required. Lifestyle needs to be taken into consideration as part of the evaluation process. Such aspects such as diet, sleep, emotional balance, stress, and age are all factors considered. For example, a smoker or person whose skin tends to sag many need 20 treatments. Age is not always a deterring factor as well. An older patient may lead a healthier lifestyle than someone who is younger and therefore may have better skin to begin with.

    Maintenance Treatments are necessary to keep looking and feeling well. Usually every 2 weeks for a couple of months, then once a month of an indefinite amount of time with achieve this.

    The Use of Chinese Herbs

    The facial treatment protocol incorporates Chinese herbal masks and specially formulated moisturizers.

    Short and Long-Term Effects of Facial Acupuncture

    After the first treatment, the patient usually observes an increased glow to the complexion, the result of increased Qi and blood flow to the face. There is a clarity in the eyes and the patient often appears to be more rested; wrinkles start to lessen and the skin appears more toned.

    A significant difference in appearance can be ascertained following the 5th to 7th treatments; even more marked changes in wrinkles, skin tone, etc. The impression of relaxation and calm is more pronounced.

    By the end of a series, the patient should look and feel younger. These results may vary slightly, depending upon how well the patient has taken care of themselves during the process, and afterward. At this stage, booster treatments provide ongoing support within a normal process of aging.

    Constitutional Facial Rejuvenation is non-invasive and draws upon the ancient Chinese wisdom related to longevity, beauty and balance.


    • ©2008 Donna Parker, L.Ac.
    info@donnaacupuncture.com