The Top Ten Villains of the Aging Process and how Cosmetic Acupuncture can tame them!

Article first published online on the bleuheronclinic.com/blog.html on July 3rd.

 

11.     Naso-labial groove. This is the line that extends from the edge of the nose down to the corner of the   mouth. Finer needles are inserted along the length of these lines to soften them.

22.      Frown line. These are the lines in between the eyes and can become very pronounced, especially when you are tired or stressed.

33.      Forehead lines. These are the number one culprit and the area most women target when they opt for cosmetic procedures such as Botox. An acupuncturist will use many fine needles and insert them along the length of the lines

44.      Crow’s Feet –also known as laughter lines. These are the little wrinkles that appear at the edge of your eyes and are caused by the movement of the muscles around the eyes when the face smiles. Small needles are inserted into every line to smooth them.

55.     Smoker’s Pucker. These are the lines that appear around the lips due to the repeated action of inhaling on a cigarette and taking in all those harmful substances including nicotine, carbon monoxide and hydrogen cyanide. Cosmetic Acupuncture as well as smoothening out these lines can help the body to rid itself of these harmful toxins. Regular acupuncture sessions can also help you to quit smoking for good!

66.      Baggy eyelids. A lack of elasticity, combined with the constant pull from gravity causes excessive skin to collect in the upper eyelids. An acupuncturist will insert some needles above the eye itself in order to draw energy upwards and keep muscles from slackening.

77.       Eye creases-also known as sleep lines, these are the fine lines that appear just underneath the eye and can become more pronounced when you are tired. They are formed when the muscle around the eye slackens and drops, creating creases where the area is sagging. Again, needles will be inserted into the lines and also above the eyes themselves to increase elasticity and combat excessive skin folds occurring.

88.     Thinning lips. As we grow older, the elasticity of the lips reduces in strength. Cosmetic acupuncture works by promoting a good flow of Qi and blood to the face, increasing elasticity in the area as a result.

99.      Liver Spots. These are hyper pigmented areas of the skin and are often the result of melanin accumulation in the epidermal or dermal layer of the skin, due to age or excessive sun. In terms of acupuncture, they can be due to a disharmony occurring within the Liver. An acupuncturist will thus treat the liver also while conducting a facial treatment.

110.   Pale pallor. As we grow older, skin loses that pink, healthy complexion as the blood flood slows.  The slower the blood flows, the less of it there is to maintain that fresh, pink glow. As mentioned above, cosmetic acupuncture will ensure that a good supply of Qi and blood is directed towards the face meaning that a rosy, youthful glow will once again permeate the facial area.

A course of at least 6 Cosmetic Acupuncture treatments is recommended in order to maximise results. Make sure you compliment your treatments by drinking plenty of water, avoiding smoking, caffeine and alcohol and applying sun cream to the face daily.