Beauty comes from within. Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture brings out your inner radiance.
- Things to Consider
- Are you between the ages of 45 and 70?
- Have you considered cosmetic surgery?
- What is the current condition of your skin?
- What is the current state of your health?
- Who should not have this procedure?
- Download Patient Forms
Things to consider
Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture is a process, a journey, and not just a quick fix. It cannot make you look 18 again, nor can it reshape the structure of your face—it cannot change the shape of your nose or reshape your chin. For those needs, cosmetic surgery is a more appropriate choice.
There are so many reasons why you would want to choose Facial Rejuvenation but there are some important considerations to make before you do decide to invest your time--and your money--in this process.
Following is a list of things to think about before you make your appointment. If you want to consult with me before your visit, please email me with your concerns and I will address them in an email within 24 hours.
Are you between the ages of 45 and 70?
Women in this age range will see the greatest results. Fine lines are more likely to be eliminated and larger wrinkles will be reduced. By around age 70, the changes are less dramatic and some deeper wrinkles may not go away completely. If sagging and jowls are a concern, they will be lifted and again, the older you are, the less dramatic the results. Nonetheless, if you are around age 70, you will see and feel benefits from treatments in your health and your face.
Have you considered cosmetic surgery?
There are so many procedures to consider if you want to look younger. If you are trying to decide between FRA and a surgical procedure, look into it. Compare the costs and the results. Consider recovery time, side effects and risks. Think whether you want a “quick fix” or are interested in working towards complete health.
What is the current condition of your skin?
Take a good look in the mirror and, without judging yourself, see what is there that you would like to see changed—and what you like about your face. Do you have large pores? Are there small scars on your face? Do you have patchy discoloration in places? What would you like to see change, what do you think is realistic? What would you like to keep?
Also, take note of your skin history. Do you struggle with acne? Is your skin overly dry or oily? Do you have a history of eczema or psoriasis? These conditions are symptoms of an underlying imbalance and are addressed by Chinese medicine. This is one reason why FRA is a good choice, rather than cosmetic surgery, because it treats your skin from the inside, out.
What is the current state of your health?
Whether you want to do FRA or something else, take a moment to asses how you feel physically and emotionally. One of the most important benefits of FRA is the overall rejuvenation of your body because, without your health, any other sort of cosmetic protocol is a temporary fix at best. Think about any symptoms you experience—consider your energy levels, the quality of your sleep, how you feel after you eat; consider your mood, your weight and your stress level. Also, have you been diagnosed with any health conditions for which you are currently under (or avoiding!) treatment—such as hypo- or hyperthyroid, PMS or menopausal symptoms, or even pain? These questions are not being posed to make you nervous about your health, but to point out that if you are concerned with your appearance, addressing your body and not just your face, may be your best remedy. You can use FRA to treat any of these conditions and your face simultaneously. (For a list of conditions treated by Acupuncture, return to the Triangle Acupuncture Clinic main website and click on Learn About Acupuncture).
Who should not have this procedure?
Facial Rejuvenation is contraindicated if you are pregnant, HIV positive or have AIDS, cancer, hepatitis, high blood pressure, are prone to frequent migraine headaches or seizures. It is not recommended to receive FRA if you are having a cold or flu or a current herpes outbreak. However, you can receive regular acupuncture to help speed your recovery from these conditions before beginning the facial acupuncture treatment protocol.
Download Patient Forms
For your convenience, we have provided several of the forms that you will need to fill out when you come in to the clinic. To reduce your waiting time, please feel free to download these forms and fill them out prior to your visit. The forms can be opened using Adobe's Acrobat Reader software.
