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Inner Balance, Outer Beauty[email to a friend]06/03/2008Ah, it’s summer time!! The sun, the water, and long days bring us back to nature as we spend more time outside enjoying the weather with friends and family. It’s a time of year when skin is exposed and a balancing act occurs between protecting our skin from sun damage, while showing off that healthy glow. Many Americans are looking to the East for natural face and skin regimens to maintain that youthful appearance. Acupuncture Gets A Make Over: Is Facial Rejuvenation For You? Looking for an alternative to Botox or surgery to erase signs of aging? More and more people are turning to cosmetic acupuncture in lieu of more invasive techniques. This ancient technique has been used for thousands of years for common health complaints like allergies, back pain and headaches. Modern times keep shaping this ancient practice, and now many acupuncture patients are using it to enhance their appearance. In fact, acupuncture for facial rejuvenation is not a new concept. The Chinese have always believed that one’s outer appearance is a reflection of her inner state of health. One very important element of Oriental medicine is Facial Diagnosis. The way the face ages, where the lines and wrinkles form and the texture and color of the skin can reveal the health, temperament, diet, and emotional and spiritual state of the person. What is cosmetic acupuncture? Cosmetic acupuncture is a technique that falls within an acupuncturist’s broad scope of Traditional Oriental Medicine, the cornerstone of which is to treat the root cause of illness and not just symptoms. Treating one’s appearance is in many ways no different than treating a patient for allergies or migraines. The acupuncturist takes a thorough initial intake and uses traditional diagnostic tools like “listening” to the pulse and looking at the tongue to arrive at a proper diagnosis. When focusing on the skin, the acupuncturist will hone in on the areas of one’s medical history and lifestyle that contribute to accelerated aging. Dr. Lopes notices that stress reduction, hormonal balance and better digestion are common goals of her patients’ cosmetic acupuncture program because these factors readily show up on the skin. Cosmetic acupuncture is for the patient who is ready to feel good in their skin and is willing to make changes for whole body wellness. Some patients who have already had cosmetic surgery or injections will continue to support their appearance with acupuncture. Dr. Lopes offers two types of facial acupuncture: 1). The traditional method which uses very fine needles and a few body points to create a balance in the body, OR 2). A non-needle approach using a microcurrent machine which incorporates light and color therapy with the addition of custom prescribed gemstones to provide a one-of –a-kind rejuvenation treatment that meets your specific needs. The actual technique used is called “Acugems Facial Rejuve” which Dr. Lopes is certified in this new facial technique. How does it work? Whether you call it facial rejuvenation or cosmetic acupuncture, the goal is to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, calm the effects of stress on the face, reduce puffiness and bring a natural glow to the skin. In addition to clearing up internal health problems that are expressed on the skin, acupuncture needling causes local micro-trauma that stimulates fibroblasts, the cells that form collagen and elastin fibers. Herbal treatment may also be prescribed to clear up conditions like acne and rosacea. Treatments encourage:
To learn more about this treatment please visit: Dr. Lopes will offer an open house at Lotus 7 Yoga Studio on:
Where she will be doing complementary facial diagnosis based on Chinese medicine and explaining the role of the chakra systems and which gemstones can help with certain imbalances. A demonstration using the Acugems facial technique will also be provided along with food and refreshments. Don’t forget: Please protect your skin and wear sunscreen! |