Nowadays, acupuncture and its dramatic impact on skin beauty are one of the most considerable topics in which people tend to trust to improve their appearance. The best benefit of acupuncture is stability which is not limited to a specific area. With researches done in recent years, it is safe to claim beauty and rejuvenation of the skin is possible with acupuncture. However, when it comes to the beauty of the face and facial appearance many people consider their choice of treatment obsessively between Botox and Acupuncture.
What are the benefits of acupuncture?
In comparison with a chemical treatment such as Botox, there are many benefits to cosmetic acupuncture treatment, some of the general benefits are:
- Acne removal
- Greasy skin treatment
- Getting rid of freckles on the face
- Wrinkles removal
- Laugh line removal
- Stitches and sores treatment
- Skin cracks treatment
- It is safe
- It has no side effects
- There is no pain or bleeding
- It is a good alternative to chemical drugs
- It is suitable for many patients who have not improved with other methods
- It is cheaper than surgery
Cosmetic acupuncture replacing Botox
Acupuncture is accepted as a specialized treatment of complementary medicine and is used in the treatment of many skin problems as mentioned above. About 35 years ago, the World Health Organization adopted acupuncture as an uncomplicated treatment. Today, acupuncture is even used in the treatment of obesity, the beauty of the skin, treating acne, skin blemishes, wrinkles and sagging skin. Cosmetic acupuncture is a simple and uncomplicated treatment that has replaced cosmetic injections such as Botox. However, acupuncture must perform by experienced and skilled physicians using disposable sterile needles, only then it will have no side effects with no interference on the patient’s condition, so the correct method of performing this treatment is very important.
Similarities and differences between Botox and cosmetic acupuncture
One of the similarities between Botox and cosmetic acupuncture is that both are done subcutaneously. Botox is injected under the skin to eliminate wrinkles and must be re-injected a few months later. If done by an experienced person, there are no side effects such as sagging skin and the possibility of paralysis of one side of the face. On the other hand, cosmetic acupuncture is a relatively new but promising method as an anti-aging and anti-wrinkle treatment. An authoritative study source has shown that it can help improve facial elasticity and skin hydration, both of which help to reduce facial wrinkles.
a woman is doing cosmetic acupuncture on face
Can facial cosmetic acupuncture really make you look younger?
In the cosmetic acupuncture method, the acupuncturist inserts 40 to 70 small painless needles into the skin. As the needles pierce the skin, it causes sores from its threshold, which are called positive microtraumas. When the body senses these wounds, it goes into a healing stance. This is the idea that Microneedling uses to get clear, anti-aging results. These holes stimulate your lymphatic system and circulation, which work together to deliver nutrients and oxygen to the skin cells and nourish the skin from within. This helps to smooth out your face and make your skin glow. Positive microtrauma also causes collagen production.
