Do you remember when you were a kid, and someone told you that you needed to stop making faces, or your face would freeze like that? It turns out, it was true! When we make the same expressions over and over, it causes the facial muscles to get tighter over time, which can cause the deep wrinkles we see as we age.
It is all about the muscles. Tight muscles cause pain in the body, and tight muscles in the face cause expression line wrinkles. Frown lines, and forehead wrinkles are caused by making the same faces over and over.
I have been treating my own face with acupuncture since my early 30’s, when I graduated from acupuncture school. The acupuncture relaxes the muscles, and the lines go away. There is maintenance to consider. For each area to be treated, it will take 3-4 treatments. In most cases, you will see results after the first treatment. You might also feel more relaxed. Tight muscles cause stress.
The needles are tiny, and they are inserted into the affected area. Everyone has slightly different facial muscles, so I usually ask people to frown so I can see where the muscles are tight.
This is a simple procedure. You should remove makeup before facial acupuncture. We need a completely clean face.
If you tend to have weak blood vessels, it is a good idea to increase vitamin C and bioflavonoids to strengthen the veins. This will reduce potential bruising. I like Vein Factors from Doctor’s Best. It has Diosmin, which is a special supplement derived from oranges. It works in a few days. We all need to make sure our veins are strong.
You don’t need to paralyze the muscles. Just relax them with acupuncture. I use around 10 needles for one treatment. I do not overdo it. Even a few needles is a huge benefit.
There is no one way to do cosmetic acupuncture. I have taken many classes and learned from many teachers.