The acupuncture facelift

Before you got too excited, I did a lot of reading and there is no such thing as an acupuncture facelift. It is a fancy spa treatment that is popping up all over the place but does not yield the same results of an actual facelift. There are, however, numerous benefits to having acupuncture done on your face. Cosmetic acupuncture entails no incisions, sutures, or acid peels and it will not produce sudden drastic changes in underlying structures. In fact, the American Cosmetic Acupuncture Association discourages the use of the term, “facelift” in connection with acupuncture, as this creates unrealistic expectations, and ultimately disappointment. Remember, it took decades of stress, sun damage, and exposure to environmental toxins for your skin to reach a state of crisis, and the damage will not be instantly undone. The “procedure” does offer the reduction, or erasure, of fine lines and the softening of deeper ones. Additionally, patients may experience the firming of jowls and a reduction in the size of under-eye bags. It is not unusual for clients to report enhanced skin tone, increased energy, and eyes that sparkle.

Think of this form of “noninvasive surgery” as a face rejuvenation. So, if you’re not ready to have your face sliced and diced, or if your skin just isn’t in that bad of shape, this may be an alternative to look into.