It is the natural phenomenon that the once looking beautiful and youthful face starts degenerating with time.
This is due to the stress, pollution and various toxins that cause considerable change in the body.
This causes appearance of wrinkles, dark spots, loose skin and other ageing effects, although this is an unavoidable fact but sometimes this occurs in an early age.
Modern medication system has developed thousand techniques for its treatment but people always prefer for some natural therapy especially when it comes to their face to avoid any side effects.
Thankfully cosmetic acupuncture is one such treatment which is completely natural and do not use any harmful medicines.
Also known as acupuncture facelift or facial rejuvenation, it works on the principle of the acupuncture that is inserting needles in certain points in the body.
These points lie along the meridians which are energy pathways all along the body.
In cosmetic acupuncture needles are inserted in meridians which carry energy and blood to the face tissues and bones.
Some of these meridians lie on cheeks, forehead, ears, chin etc.
When needles are inserted in facial muscles, disrupted path of energy is cleared which enhances smooth flow of blood, oxygen and nutrients in the body.
There is no pain but just a tingling sensation is felt when needles are inserted.
This then helps in increasing the tone of muscles, tightens the loose skin, removes wrinkles and provides a healthy complexion to skin.
If needles are inserted superficially then collagen fiber production is increased which provide elasticity to the skin.
This elasticity make a person look younger and healthy.
Moreover it also helps in reducing the pain in facial muscles by increasing the movement of stiff and tensed muscles.
Cosmetic acupuncture has proved its effectiveness by showing results in its patients.
It increases blood circulation through which your complexion is improved.
It flattens wrinkles, lighten deeper lines in the skin, with muscle elasticity help in tightening the skin, increases collagen production, makes you free of dark spots, acne and pimple, alleviate stress, increases dermal contraction etc.
This is a pain free and natural technique for your overall health.
There are several other techniques besides this cosmetic acupuncture which have been accepted by the safety norms and are used from last 10-20 years.
These techniques although produces same results as of cosmetic acupuncture but some after effects can be seen in them for ex: Surgical Facelift is a highly expensive method which has medical complications that can increase risks of infection, leaves scars on skin.
Another one is Botox in which toxins are injected to prevent muscle contraction.
This prevention although reduces wrinkles but it makes your face dull with paralyzed appearance while acupuncture flattens the muscles to remove wrinkles to avoid any adverse effects.
This brief story about cosmetic acupuncture treatment could very well make you satisfy that this method of traditional Chinese medicine is very beneficial and safe to improve the appearance of your face that not only makes you younger but also makes you feel younger.
Many acupuncturists are moving towards the flourishing market of cosmetic acupuncture.
Although this is expensive, some acupuncturists also provide free consultations.
Be wary while selecting your acupuncturist as you may be betrayed just for earning money in this lucrative profession.