Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture
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Tamara holds certification in Facial Acupuncture Rejuvenation from Virginia Doran, the creator of the Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture protocol (http://luminousbeauty.com/about/about-virginia-doran). 

What is Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture?
Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture is a safe alternative to cosmetic surgery, Botox injections, silicone fillers, and other invasive cosmetic procedures. It is effective, cost-efficient, and beneficial to overall health.
 
Facial Rejuvenation therapy increases the flow of nutrients and oxygen to the face, stimulating physiological processes that smooth fine lines and wrinkles producing a healthy, glowing complexion. They say beauty comes from within. Certainly, the look of our skin reflects general health and wellbeing. Beyond the cosmetic effect, this therapy also corrects internal imbalances – increasing overall vitality, and resulting in health benefits such as those listed below.
  
What are the Benefits of Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture?
 Benefits of Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture are:

• Improves facial color
• Improves collagen production
• Improves collagen production
• Improves muscle tone in the face and neck
• Tightens pores
• Brightens eyes
• Lifts droopy eyelids
• Helps reduce double chin
• Firms jowls and sagging skin

• Moistens the skin
• Improves metabolism and digestion
• Decreases muscle tension
• Reduces stress
• Reduces headaches
• Improves sleep quality
• Promotes total health and well-being
• Helps eliminate fine lines and diminish larger wrinkles
• Reduces dark circles and puffiness around the eyes

Is it painful?  
Facial needles are of the highest quality and are designed specifically for comfortable and smooth insertion. Most people never feel them or feel just a slight pressure at the insertion time. My clients find the treatments deeply relaxing and even enjoyable. ​

​How many treatments should I have?  
The course of therapy consists of 10 to 15 sessions, depending on severity of issues.  Expect 1.5hrs per treatment. Generally, we recommend starting therapy with​ 2 treatments per week for 3-4 weeks, and continuing with 1 treatment per week for the rest of the series.
 
After the initial series, monthly or seasonal booster treatments are recommended for greater lasting effects. Supplementing treatment with a healthy diet, appropriate herbs, exercise, and rest will also improve results. 

​Is Facial Acupuncture just for aging skin?
No! Decline in skin elasticity starts at the age of 21. Younger people will benefit from facial acupuncture to postpone the aging process and keep the skin firm and glowing.

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​Is Facial Acupuncture for everyone?
For the majority of clients, Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment. However, it is not for everybody.  Facial Rejuvenation is not recommended in the following situations:

• Some pituitary disorders
• H.I.V. / A.I.D.S.
• Chronic hepatitis
• Cold or flu
• Bleeding or bruising disorders

• Pregnancy
• Acute herpes outbreak
• Frequent migraines
• High blood pressure
• Diabetes mellitus

• Heart disorders
• Diabetes mellitus
• Seizures or epilepsy
• Acute allergic reactions
• Lymphedema of the face or neck

Be aware that facial rejuvenation . . .

• Should not be used in areas already treated with Botox as it can make Botox wear off more quickly. We recommend waiting 6 months after getting Botox to have facial acupuncture.
• We recommend waiting 4-6 months after cosmetic fillers or injections.
• Should not be pursued for 1 year after facial surgery to allow swelling to go down.
• Is appropriate for faces that have had laser treatments after 40 days time.
• Can be used after other treatments such as micro-needling and microdermabrasion ,  but only after the skin has fully healed

Does it really make a difference?
Multiple scientific studies reveal that Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture is an effective therapy and proved that it is capable of producing such cosmetic effects as (please see a list of the research studies the bottom of this page):

• Improvement in skin appearance
• Enhancement of facial muscles elasticity
• Increase in skin moisture levels​​

• Diminishing of fine lines and wrinkles
• Improvement of facial circulation

What results should I expect?
Effects, such as a radiant glow, may be seen following the first treatment. As your treatments progress, you will notice brightness around the eyes, decreased puffiness, wrinkles will start to diminish, and skin will appear smoother and more toned. The results are cumulative, and the effects will become more dramatic and lasting following the 7th treatment.    
 
By the end of a series, the patient should look and feel 5-15 years younger. These results may vary slightly between individuals, dependent on health and lifestyle prior to treatment.
   
How do I get started?
Please contact me so we can discuss your individual needs and goals!

A few articles on Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture:

• NY Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/13/fashion/13SKIN.html
• Acupuncture Today: http://www.acupuncturetoday.com/mpacms/at/article.php?id=31946
• BAZAAR: https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/beauty/skincare/a28673759/acupuncture-or-botox/

Resources:
Zhang, D. et al. (1999). Analysis of the relationship between the facial skin temperature and blood flow. Sheng Wu Yi Xue Gong Cheng XueZa Zhi. Mar. 16(1):81-5. (In Chinese) 
Donoyama, N., Kojima, A., Suoh, S., Ohkoshi, N. (2012). Cosmetic acupuncture to enhance facial skin appearance: A preliminary study. Acupuncture in Medicine. (30)2:152-3. 
 Zhang, Q. & Zhu, L. (1996). Meridional Cosmetology: Report of 300 Cases with Discussion of Underlying Mechanism. International Journal of Clinical Acupuncture. (7)4: 401-405.
 Yun, Y., Kim, S., Kim, M., Kim, K., Park, J.S., Choi, I. (2013). Effect of facial cosmetic acupuncture on facial elasticity: and open-label, single-arm pilot study. Evidence Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. (5):42413.