ANCIENT ANTI-WRINKLE JABS TO THE FORE-HEAD
FORGET face creams, lasers, Botox and surgery – there’s an ancient Chinese method of treating wrinkles that’s been under our noses all along.
Cosmetic acupuncture is gaining popularity as a means to treat facial insecurities.
Gregory Dunn, owner of Australian Acupuncture Clinics Benowa, said cosmetic acupuncture had only been used for past decade or two.
“Fine lines, wrinkles, scarring, pigmentation and other minor skin concerns, with repeated treatments, we can look at overcoming those things.
“We use extremely fine needs at strategic points in the face to increase blood flow. When blood flow increases, it builds collagen and elastin, gently filling out fine lines and evening out complexion.
“It works in conjunction with acupuncture treatment, we always do full body. However, we can add cosmetic elements if our patients want us to work on any concerns around the face and skin.”
A single cosmetic acupuncture session costs $139 per 75 minute session, which includes the initial assessment, facial acupuncture and regular full-body acupuncture.
While treating wrinkles with acupuncture is relatively new here, its origins date back at least 2000 years ago, when the face was used to diagnose ailments all over the body.
“There’s actually an ancient theory called face mapping and that involves different regions of the face reflecting different organs in the body,” Mr Dunn said.