Cosmetic Acupuncture Offers Natural
Alternative to Botox
The ancient Chinese practice of
acupuncture has been embraced around the world to treat or cure a wide range of
health conditions, and it is now being used in cosmeceutical — non-surgical
cosmetic — treatments, reports our sister paper China Times.
Acupuncture can be used to smoothen
facial traits by harmonizing various meridians on the face, which will increase
the production of collagen, stretch wrinkles and tighten facial muscles. The
treatment is seen as an natural alternative to western procedures such as face
lifts, botox and collagen injections.
Chen Chao-tsung, a traditional
Chinese medicine doctor, said that Chinese medicine can contribute in many ways
to the cosmetics industry. "Medicine, acupuncture and massage could all be
employed to beautify people's faces through milder approaches, different from
thread acupuncture employed in the past," he said.
By inserting 50 to 60 needles at a
time, acupuncture can help people generate collagen so as to tighten facial
skin, whereas it takes five to 10 botox injections to have such an effect, and
each only last three months, according to Chen.
Chen said that cosmetic acupuncture
helped a female patient in her 40s. The patient's face was asymmetrical, but
the collagen regenerated after the non-surgical treatment, and the right side
of her face smoothened while the left part tightened, Chen said.
There are 70 to 80 TCM doctors in
Taiwan who provide similar medical cosmetic services, according to Chen. He
added that a doctor's experience with the procedure is important as they will
ensure minimal pain and bleeding following the treatment.
The source of the report is here.
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