FAQ's Of Facial Rejuvenation and Acupuncture

Acupuncture and herbal medicine have many benefits for health and wellness. The modalities used in the field of Acupuncture can help stop pain, relieve side affects of chronic illness procedures, stress reduction, insomnia, PTSD, increase immunity system, relieve menstrual issues, post-stroke and fertility. Many patients with metabolic syndrome find it valuable in treating the imbalances associated with metabolic syndrome by relieving stress. The part of acupuncture that is rarely spoken about but much coveted is facial rejuvenation. A facial rejuvenation treatment treats the face and the body to achieve youth, which involves bringing the person's imbalances back to balance.

What is facial rejuvenation? Facial rejuvenation is an Acupuncture treatment to rejuvenate the skin by increasing the collagen in the skin and strengthening the muscles of the skin in the face which takes at least 2 hours.

How does it work? The use of acupuncture and herbs to increase blood flow to the face which increases the amount of collagen the skin produces. The body reacts to the needles which causes what western medicine calls mini traumas. The healing that takes place initiates the body’s own ability to produce collagen.

How does the body respond to acupuncture? The body is a homeostasis unit which seeks balance therefore we have digestion, osmosis, assimilation, and diffusion to assist the body to achieve the balance it seeks.

What does facial rejuvenation involve? acupuncture both face and body, herbal mask, herbal creams, rose water, vitamin E. oil, essential oils. Massage, Guasha, cupping and jade rollers.

Is it natural? We use many edible natural products: like yogurt and mother of pearls

What are the side effects? With all acupuncture treatments, although rare, there is a possibility of bruising, increase in hormones, restful sleep, feeling calm, regulation of menstrual cycle, decrease in night sweats, and frequent urination, looking and feeling younger

How long does it take to see results? Everyone is different although your acupuncturist will notice a difference it almost immediately, it may take 2 or 3 maybe more treatments for you to notice. It is natural medicine, so it is not overnight but gradual.

Warning: Having Facial rejuvenation you might run the risk of being asked for Identification to verify your age after having such treatments. There is also you will have the tough decision of how young you want to look.

Call us to make your appointment or for more information set up a phone appointment with Dr. B at Thyme Health: 650-380-0089