Cosmetic Acupuncture, Acupuncture Herbal Center, San Rafael, California, Marin County

Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine

Deirdra Claiborne, L.Ac. specializes in facial rejuvenation. Many of her patients have used various techniques to enhance their appearance. Acupuncture has proven to be beneficial in enhancing one's natural looks and beauty. At the same time acupuncture helps to restore the body's natural balance.

Treatment for Facial Rejuvenation

FACIAL REJUVENATION ACUPUNCTURE

Most people want to feel and look their best and enhance their natural looks. The results of our treatment will be far more profound than simply improving one's appearance. Our program treats the imbalances of the internal body as well as the outward signs of aging that appear on the face (the external body). Not only will it encourage a healthy radiance, but will also restore your innate balance to good health. When there is a healthy change within the body, the face becomes clearer and looks more youthful. A face of natural beauty comes from a healthy body. Through this process of self-healing, I will work with you to slow the process of aging from within to promote overall good health and well-being, resulting in a toned and vibrant face.

Your profound choice of facial rejuvenation treatments takes into consideration lifestyle, the foods eaten, necessary rest and exercise, avoidance of excessive toxins, including sun, alcohol, smoking, exhaust fumes and emotional stress. The face is a reflection of the entire body and is a powerful diagnostic tool to show what is going on within. Because this program works from the inside out, as well as focused treatment to the face, balances and harmony within the body will occur, as well as a noticeable change to your appearance. When there is internal harmony, the face shows less stress and is more youthful and relaxed.

BENEFITS OF FACIAL REJUVENATION ACUPUNCTURE

* Reduces fine lines and wrinkles
* Minimizes puffiness around the eyes
* Reduces the appearance of facial stress
* Increases collagen which firms the skin and smoothes wrinkles
* Enhances muscle and dermal tone
* Improves conditions of acne, dry skin and rosacea
* Moisturizes the skin and improves facial color by increasing local circulation
* Promotes innate beauty and radiance, resulting in a more youthful look

COURSE OF TREATMENT

The average course is usually 12 treatments, once weekly, with a monthly maintenance program thereafter. The progress of facial rejuvenation usually becomes more noticeable after the sixth treatment. Results vary, depending on one's imbalances and lifestyle prior to and during treatment. A more natural lifestyle will enhance the results.

To look your best and feel more relaxed for a special event, such as a wedding, reunion or anniversary, try to begin treatment two months prior to the occasion.

* Consultation ~ in-depth history and Chinese medical diagnostics including tongue, pulses, facial and skin evaluation with Deirdra Claiborne, who has almost 30 years' experience in Chinese medicine. She will individually formulate your program according to your specific needs, and she will choose the appropriate herbs and acupuncture points to obtain the best results.
* Facial Acupuncture ~ one and one-half hour sessions once a week for 12 weeks is suggested.

HISTORY OF FACIAL REJUVENATION ACUPUNCTURE

Chinese medicine has been practiced for almost 5,000 years and has proven to be a powerful healing modality. The Chinese have known that beauty comes from the inside and that by changing the energy flow within the body, healing and rejuvenation naturally occur. The Chinese say that where qi goes, blood flows. Where healthy blood flows, circulation is improved and the body feels and looks better.

It was noted in the International Journal of Clinical Acupuncture, 1996, that 90 percent of 300 cases treated with facial acupuncture had remarkable results with the first treatment. The report said there were fewer wrinkles, greater elasticity and tone of facial muscles.

FACIAL REJUVENATION ACUPUNCTURE VS PLASTIC SURGERY

Facial acupuncture is a less invasive procedure than plastic surgery and has no known side effects or risk of disfigurement. Also there is no extended recovery time or swelling and discoloration, although occasionally some temporary bruising may occur.

If one does choose plastic surgery, acupuncture can enhance the results and reduce the swelling as long as the surgery is without complications. I have worked with many patients who have had severe eye and nose swelling and pain after plastic surgery and have sought acupuncture to relieve these symptoms. The results have been profound.

SOME CONDITIONS OF THE SKIN THAT WILL IMPROVE WITH FACIAL ACUPUNCTURE AND HERBS

* Acne ~ a skin condition comprised of bumps and inflammation due to clogged pores, hormonal imbalances resulting in overactive oil glands, genetics, medication, food allergies, too much fried, fatty foods and excessive sweets, and use of poor-quality skin-care products.
* Rosacea ~ a skin condition causing swelling, inflammation and redness on the face due to genetics, excessive alcohol consumption or sun and wind exposure, or chemicals in soaps and cleansers.

TREATMENT FEES

$120 initial consultation

$150 per treatment

$1,650 for 12 treatments (if paid in advance).
The 12th treatment is free!

Call 415.485.5834 for more information and to schedule a consultation appointment.

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