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Who Benefits From Cosmetic Acupuncture?

Three groupings of  women and men between the ages of 20 to 70 benefit from these treatments:

1. Women and men in their 20’s and 30’s who are looking to prevent the early onset of wrinkles.
2. Women and men in their 40’s and 50’s who are looking to minimize the appearance of fine to medium lines and maintain a youthful glow to the skin.
3. Women and men in their 60’s and 70’s who are looking for an overall facial rejuvenation effect
that will soften the appearance of deep wrinkles, minimize the dull complexion and bring back the glow that has been lost over the years.

All three groups will gain a dewy and fresh appearance, delay the aging process and look and feel younger.

 

Does It Hurt?

No, it is nothing that you would expect.  The most popular question asked of this treatment is the assumption of discomfort because needles are used.   There is no need to worry since these needles are not anything like the ones you are used to seeing at the doctor’s office. They are so tiny and thin that it’s hard to even refer to them as needles.  They are about the width of a thread and feel like a horse hair or a thin bristle on a brush. Due to their size, they are barely felt by the patient. In fact, 41 acupuncture needles can easily fit into one needle used by a doctor. Of course, the skill of the acupuncturist is important. Romy Simone has refined her gentle technique by spending many years of training in the field.

 

Are There Any Side Effects?

No, there are no side effects.  This is so because cosmetic acupuncture  is natural and uses no fillers or harsh chemicals.  Actually, the patient is left feeling relaxed, fresh and feeling good with a strengthened immune system.  There is no downtime, no puffiness, no swelling, no drugs, no allergic skin reactions and no injections. In fact, directly after the treatment, the patient can do just about anything and there are no marks or redness upon leaving the office.  Other treatments used to reduce wrinkles, such as fillers, surgery, chemical peels and laser treatments usually always do have many side effects.  It is suggested to do your research when thinking about various skin treatments.  Our skin is extremely thin and delicate and we should be as gentle as possible with any treatment as well as products used on the skin.  You could end up causing faster aging by not doing your research and finding out what is in the best interest of your delicate skin.  As we get older, our skin begins to thin and side effects from harsh chemical fillers and lasers damage the skin much more quickly.

 

Why Choose Cosmetic Acupuncture Over Other Treatments?

Long-term radiant health of your body is the most important reason to go with cosmetic acupuncture.  With Botox, some of the risks may include allergic reactions, possibly paralysis of surrounding nerves, which impair natural facial expressions.  With fillers, patients commonly experience puffiness, swelling, bruising and extended bed rest and downtime.  The same commonly holds true with chemical peels and laser treatments.  With cosmetic surgery, many risks are involved such as anesthesia complications, a long recovery with days to weeks of discomfort, nerve damage to the face, allergic reactions to the drugs and scarring just to name a few.  Cost is a large factor to consider.  Botox and fillers are usually in the ballpark of $10,000 over a few years and the same with expensive peels and lasers because they have to be done on a continual basis to keep up the results.  Facial surgical procedures can cost $30,000 to $100,00 after all is said and done.  The key point to remember is that cosmetic acupuncture is not a “band-aid” approach to your skin,  It is the opposite in  that the body is rejuvenating from the inside out.  With fillers and the like, a patient must go in every 6 weeks up to 8 months to keep up the results.  With cosmetic acupuncture your results will last for longer periods, since the collagen built has been produced by your body.  With Cosmetic acupuncture your health is never at risk and the cost is minimal in the long run since you will not have to keep repeating treatments years on end. Lastly, you will never have to worry about the long-term adverse side effects that are not known yet from injecting your face with harsh chemical fillers and toxins.

 

How Many Treatments Do I Need?

A general course of 10 treatments is done per area of the face. Usually after a few treatments a patient notices some changes. Around the 7th or 8th treatment, the collagen starts to kick in and wrinkles start diminishing. After this, a maintenance of one treatment a month is done depending on the age of the patient.

 

Can You Explain Why Medical Acupuncture Is Part Of The Treatment?

 

To explain acupuncture in a nutshell, it is viewing every part of your body as a whole.  So when your face is getting needles, your body is as well to enhance the results.  By  placing needles into body points that will balance your hormones, stress, digestion, sleep and immune system, your skin will start to glow.  That means that treating the face is part of it and treating the rest of the body completes it.  When your entire body is in balance, so is your skin.  This idea differs when you go to most doctor’s visits in that one part of your body is being treated only and is looked at as separate to everything that is going awry inside of you.  

 

Is It Covered By My Health Insurance?

 

Yes, in most cases it is partially covered.  When you come in for a treatment,  your general health and any symptoms that are present is the primary treatment.  Many patients have allergies, headaches, TMJ, insomnia, digestive issues, stress, emotional issues, pain, menopause symptoms to name a few.  As these health concerns are addressed, so is the state of your skin.  The medical acupuncture portion of every treatment you get is covered by insurance.  Some insurance covers 80% of the treatment, while others cover about 20% depending on your plan.  A superbill is given to patients that request one to send in for partial reimbursements.  Keep in mind that full payment is due for each treatment and that a superbill is sent in by patients after treatments by their own accord.

 

Will It Affect My Current Botox Treatments?

Many patients choose to use cosmetic acupuncture to take care of those pesky fine to medium wrinkles and may possibly choose to go the route of Botox or other fillers to take care of those stubborn deep wrinkles. In fact, the cosmetic acupuncture treatments will help to prolong the life of the Botox.  So this means that a patient will be able to make fewer trips to the doctor a year. The patient will be saving time, money and fewer possible side effects.