RESULTS QUESTIONS

 

WHAT TYPE OF COSMETIC RESULTS HAVE OTHER CLIENTS EXPERIENCED?

  • Reduction or disappearance in fine lines
  • A 'leveling' of deeper lines.  Deeper lines may never go completely away but they can 'fill up' and look much softer and less harsh.
  • The beginnings of jowls can be minimized.  Cosmetic Acupuncture will not make a waddle under the neck go away, but it can definitely define the jaw line in people who are just starting to get saggy.
  • People with acne and rosascea see improvement
  • Skin gets softer and more vibrant
  • Cheeks get smoother
  • Overall skin tone can become more consistent.  If your face has lots of red in it Cosmetic Acupuncture may reduce that considerably.
  • Dry or oily areas have resolved
  • Age spots have faded
  • Little hard spots on the face have gone away
  • Wrinkles on the decolletage (neck) have disappeared
  • Vertical lines on the neck that some people get have gone away

This is a short list of potential Cosmetic Acupuncture results.

WILL COSMETIC ACUPUNCTURE HELP WITH OTHER HEALTH ISSUES I MAY BE EXPERIENCING?

Yes.  Clients have reported abatement of different ailments.  The meridians that will be stimulated on the various regions will also increase the balance of that particular organ or system connected to the meridian.  The Cosmetic Acupuncture I use employs stimulation of specific acupoints that help the body heal itself.  For instance, the face has the Small Intestine, Triple Heater, Large Intestine, Bladder, Gallbladder and Stomach meridians streaming through it.  Each named meridians organ can be affected with Facial Cosmetic Acupuncture.  For example, by treating a point on the Small Intestine meridian conditions such as lower abdominal pain, tinnitus, TMJ dysfunction, neck and shoulder pain or stiffness, arm pain, gastro-intestinal complaints may be resolved due to Cosmetic Acupuncture.  Many clients have shared that different ailments have resolved during Cosmetic Acupuncture.

Here is a short list of General Good Health results that have occurred:

  • Mild depression has been reversed
  • Eyes become brighter
  • Hot flashes and or night sweats diminish or disappear
  • Mild anxiety is resolved
  • Digestion has been improved which directly affects what is happening with the skin on the face, neck or abdomen
  • Periods have become pleasant
  • More energy has been reported

ARE ACUPUNCTURE RESULTS DUE TO HYPNOTIC SUGGESTIONS?

Any form of therapy carries the potential of positive psychosomatic (mind-body) response.  However, the highly successful use of acupuncture in veterinary medicine demonstrates that hypnotic suggestion plays no role in acupuncture healing.  It's important to keep in mind that Chinese medicine is guided by a fundamental belief in the whole body concept of health which involves the inseparable relationships of the body, spirit, emotions and mind.  

HOW LONG DO RESULTS LAST?

The answer to this question is going to depend on the individual.  Let me explain from a TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) stand point.  It is important to balance the flow of Chi/Qi (said Kee or Chee) however, the Chi/Qi can be affected by any noxious substance, both external and internal, including poor nutrition, processed toxic food, toxic air or water, infectious or contagious diseases, malfunction of an organ, ergonomic or overuse injuries, as well as home, work, sports, and auto injuries.  Excessive dampness, wind, cold, heat, even emotional responses to life such as worry, anxiety, stress may affect Chi/Qi's flow through the meridians.

Depending on the above the Cosmetic Acupuncture can last anywhere from 2 to 5 years.  Depending on a persons diet, social habits (excess drinking or smoking), stressful job etc.  this time span will vary for each individual.

The Chi/Qi changes with the seasons.  Here in Florida we don't have the drastic changes that the northerners experience but  energetically we do experience change.  I always recommend one should get a tune up once every 3 months.  Usually at the beginning of the new season is best.

If your looks are your money maker ie. model, television personality, actor, realtor, or business executive I recommend a once a month tune up.  All of the above careers can be very stressful and one of the excellent benefits of the Cosmetic Acupuncture procedure is Relaxation and Energetic Stress Releaser.  

Now I hesitate to give a blanket statement on how often or not a tune up should be administered.  I take each person into consideration along with all of their individual issues they might be experiencing such as stress, social habits, diseases etc.  Chi/Qi energy is different in all individuals.  

DO THE RESULTS OF COSMETIC ACUPUNCTURE NEED TO BE MAINTAINED AND IF SO HOW?

Regular maintenance is important depending on your chosen career.  For instance if you are a news caster and on camera regularly or a real estate agent you probably want to continue to look your best and increase your marketability.  Regardless of what we would like to believe first impressions are extremely important.

People don't like to see that surprised look that one often has after Botox or a surgical face lift.  Further the side effects from such procedures can significantly decrease ones health quickly.  Those in high stress jobs are individuals who should schedule a monthly tune up.  Why?  Stress takes a lot out of a person.  A few of my clients on different TV news casts have had great results with Cosmetic Acupuncture.

As I also mentioned above I recommend once every three months for everyone else.  This will not only help the seasonal stresses but it will keep Chi in maximal energetic balance so when physical or psychological stressors present themselves the body will have enough Chi to get through the crises and not decrease the outward vitality of the skin.  Please remember each recommendation is based on the individual client.  Every 3 months I have found can be best for 70% of my clients.

WHEN RESULTS BEGIN TO FADE AND I DECIDE NOT TO GET ANY MAINTENANCE SESSIONS, DOES THE FADING STOP AT MY LOOK PRIOR TO COSMETIC ACUPUNCTURE OR DOES IT CONTINUE TO DETERIORATE?

There are many changes that will occur with your entire being, including mind, body, and spirit during Cosmetic Acupuncture sessions.  Anything from reduction or removal of lines to increase energy to increased digestion to a sense of calm and peace are regular outcomes that Cosmetic Acupuncture can produce.  I always guarantee change.

The question above assumes that the results that you get will fade.  However, from my experience results only fade if the individual chooses to return to activities that decrease the vitality of the body and therefore decrease the vitality of the skin.  Your skin is an outward reflection of your internal body.  This is why it is important that I take the time to educate all of my clients on how to increase their inner body vitality.  If you continue to supply the inner body with the building blocks to maintain vitality the healthy skin that you achieved will not fade.

All of us have seen Chinese elderly women with almost no wrinkles and very young looking complexions.  These women grew up in a culture where they learned how to stay energized through diet increasing the potential of having a balanced mind, body and spirit.  This is the core of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

If you choose to ignore recommendations that I will offer you during your sessions there will be fading.  However, it will be over time just as fading occurs naturally.  Cosmetic Acupuncture does nothing but increase and balance the flow of Chi/Qi throughout the body to maintain vitality.  Also understand if you have a very stressful long term episode in your life or decide to drink, smoke or indulge in other toxic practices the aging process will be swift just as it would be if you never received Cosmetic Acupuncture.  Cosmetic Acupuncture is a positive welcomed procedure to the body.  It's effects or 'side effects' are all positive.  

Remember that the speed with which the fading would happen is determined by the persons choices.  With the periodic maintenance sessions you will be balancing the Chi/Qi throughout the body warding off disease, creating health and vitality within, which dictates the vitality and health of your skin.