The Truth about Cosmetic Acupuncture

It works.

Well, let’s start by distinguishing two types of cosmetic work. First, acupuncture can treat dermatological conditions like acne, all forms of eczema, and more generally, any condition where someone’s skin is not functioning properly for someone their age. Which leads us to the second type. That phrase “for someone their age” draws us into the world of beauty. Anyone who lives well, eats well, is resilient, vibrant, and well adjusted will look great. Period. Does this describe many of us? You know the answer. Lifestyle, attitudes, and behaviours can compromise vitality.
You walk into the office of any Traditional Chinese Medical practitioner (without makeup) and show them those dark circles under your eyes and they immediately know you have compromised kidney function. Similarly, those bags over your eyes? You’re always tired? You don’t need a surgeon. You do need to restore your spleen and digestive system to better health. Am I speaking to you or someone you know? This is the world of cosmetic acupuncture.
Now, If you google “Cosmetic Acupuncture” or “Facial Rejuvenation” you’ll see lots of before and after shots, testimonials, and demonstrations. Everyone will tell you that it does three basic things: increase collagen production, tighten skin, and tone muscle. This speaks directly to every potential client’s primary motivation: vanity. It’s true so you might as well own it. Who doesn’t want to look their best? I know I do.
Looking great and feeling great go hand in hand. If a cosmetic treatment is going to have longevity, and be worth the money, it has to address the real reason you have those crow’s feet, dark circles, or puffy eyes. The energy of your body, your bodily systems are out of balance, and you are not replenishing your face. So while you will receive many painless needles in your face, the needles that contribute to you feeling great (and looking great) will be the ones that go other places like your lower legs, feet and hands. Those needles far from your face get your body working better in every way. The truth is, cosmetic acupuncture works by healing all of you. Those crafty Traditional Chinese Medical practitioners are using esthetics to hook people on feeling and looking great and maintaining themselves with their ancient methods. Oops, was that a secret?