Cosmetic Acupuncture

Look younger naturally!

Here's a quote from one of my patients:

“While seeing Sharon for something totally unrelated, the subject of cosmetic acupuncture came up and I was willing to try it. After a couple of sessions it seemed that I was using less foundation to even out my “Irish skin”.  That would be pale coloring with red blotches here and there.  Along with the coloring, my pores looked smaller.  Then my husband looked at me one night and remarked that I’d lost that “worried look”, the furrowed brow. Lines and creases became smoother after a few more sessions and just recently a friend of mine, bemoaning the lines from her lips, added that it wasn’t something I needed to worry about. Those creases had really diminished. It’s not a face lift or Botox, but I didn’t want to look like a cat.  Sharon can explain exactly what happens.  It makes sense and it’s completely natural!”

I’m terrible about remembering to take pictures, but fortunately a Portland patient snapped these: BEFORE above, AFTER below.

Look at the difference in the grooves above and below her mouth! Her jawline is also smoother, less “jowl-y.” A 72 year-old beauty!

Here she is in progress: One of her co-workers was so impressed, she started coming in, too.

Acupuncture facial rejuvenation uses special, tiny needles at strategic points. You can expect reduction or erasure of fine lines and the softening of deeper ones. Additionally, you may experience the firming of jowls and a reduction in the size of under-eye bags. It is not unusual for clients to report enhanced skin tone, increased energy and brighter eyes.

Here’s how it works: Local acupuncture increases collagen production, improves muscle tone, and reduces sagging around the eyes and neck. It helps eliminate puffiness by eliminating excess fluids, improves and evens out facial color, moisturizes the skin by increasing circulation of blood and lymph to the face, and reduces stress evident in the face. In addition to local points at trouble areas, I use moving points to increase circulation, and nourishing points like ST 36 to support skin health.

Not surprisingly, if you are a smoker or sun-worshipper, you will need to make a longer commitment in order to achieve results. After a new patient appointment (unless I've seen you recently for something else), cosmetic acupuncture sessions take just half an hour. they work best with a short weekly series, so I have packages to make it easier. You can also combine this treatment with some types of regular sessions: Please ask for more information.

More before and afters:

This beautiful woman is about to turn 55. She gained these impressive results after just 5 sessions. She told me that she loves the way her face looks more relaxed. Her skin is softer, and the lines between her eyes are shallower, with smoother edges. Even her neck lines are less visible. A dramatic difference!