Acupuncture is increasingly becoming more popular in the West as its potential for improving health, preventing and treating illness is realised.

One of its many benefits that has been less well know in the West but has been used in China for many years is its properties of ‘rejuvenation’, with a surge of interest both in USA and the UK in what has been named as “Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture”.

Some advertisements claim that facial acupuncture can have radical, rejuvenating effects and it has been dubbed as the “Acupuncture Facelift”.

Although some of these claims are undoubtedly excessive, there is no doubt that Constitutional Facial Acupuncture can have positive effects such as improved facial complexion and brighter, clear eyes. With some patients also experiencing added benefits such as softening of fine lines and wrinkles and improved facial muscle tone.

What is Constitutional Facial Acupuncture?
Constitutional Facial Acupuncture combines facial acupuncture with the use of acupuncture points on the body, thus treating the body as a whole. This can have the effect of treating any underlying causes of illness and significantly improving health and general well-being.

How does Constitutional Facial Acupuncture work?
As we mature the quantity of Qi (pronounced chi) and Blood in the skin and underlying facial muscles slowly begins to decrease causing lose of nourishment, support and moisture. Constitutional Facial Acupuncture works by inserting fine needles into selected acupuncture points in the face and body and gently stimulating them, which increases the level of circulation of Qi and Blood and other body fluids.

The Chinese have a saying 'where the Qi goes the Blood follows'. When you improve circulation you are bringing nutrients, oxygen and eliminating and removing toxins, which may lead to improved skin condition given the appearance of more radiant, younger looking skin.

There are other benefits of acupuncture and Constitutional Facial Acupuncture include:

- It is safe with no detrimental bad side-effects. (Slight temporary bruising can very occasionally occur but does not last.)
- Acupuncture can be used along-side Western medicine and treatments and other holistic therapies
- Increase of energy levels
- Many patients often find treatments relaxing and can be used to combat stress
- Improvement in overall health and vitality
- If you feel good on the inside you are more likely to look good on the outside!