FAQ's(frequently asked questions)
* What sort of results could I expect to see? *
Your results will depend on many factors such as age, current level of health and vitality and more importantly Kidney Qi (energy). Excessive exposure to the sun or smoking may also affect the outcome and the need for extra treatments. During our comprehensive traditional Chinese medicine and health assessment we will estimate your potential success to the treatment.
Improved Facial Appearance
Healthy non-smokers could expect to look 5-10 years younger. Most people can see an improvement in their complexion after the first treatment session - due to the increased blood flow to the facial skin. You may also see a slight reduction in fine lines in the first 2-3 days.
Significant results however are usually seen by about the 6th or 7th treatment, such as improved skin tone and colour, reduced lines, wrinkles and puffy eyes. Dry skin becomes moist and other body ailments may disappear. Noticeable improvement in sagging skin may take a few more treatments.
Improved Health Benefits
In addition to your younger appearance there may be unexpected health benefits, as with Chinese medicine and Naturopathy we assess you holistically and then treat you as a whole person rather than just your individual facial symptoms.
The most common beneficial side effect (in addition to looking younger) we see here at Cosmetic Acupuncture Perth is an increase in ENERGY!
Acupuncture also treats a range of facial disorders and is effective for conditions such as Bells Palsy, headaches, TMJ pain, toothache and trigeminal neuralgia. It may reduce the symptoms of PMS, digestive complaints, tinnitus, sinusitis, asthma, stress, anxiety and body aches and pains.
Imagine this...... your skin is glowing, you are feeling healthy and full of energy, people are commenting how good you look... with that type of sparkle in your eyes - your confidence, motivation and enthusiasm for life naturally shines through!
* How many treatments will I need? *
The number of Cosmetic Acupuncture treatments is assessed individually, though most people will need about 10-15 treatments within 2-3 months. Habitual smoking or excessive sun exposure usually increases the need for extra treatments.
* How often do I need to schedule the treatments? *
For optimal results we recommend that you commit to a course of weekly treatments for 10-15 weeks. This will vary from person to person and we will discuss your needs in your first session.
* How long will the effects last? *
The completion of a full series of treatments should be effective for up to 5 years, however to ensure the maintainance and enhancement of your results, ongoing treatments are recommended as follows:
- Upon the completion of a treatment series once a month for the first 3 months and then once every 2-3 months for an indefinite amount of time to keep you looking young and feeling fantastic and healthy.
- Of course, you can also embark upon a subsequent series after a week’s respite
Our clients love to come back to give their health a regular boost as well as slow the aging process, PLUS It's the ultimate in a pamper session!
* Will it be suitable for me? *
For the vast majority of prospective clients, it is a safe and beneficial treatment, not only for prevention of wrinkles, but also the reversal of the customary signs of aging.
Here is a short list of contraindications, however if you have any of these conditions speak to us and we may be able to help you remedy them first.
Contraindications:
- serious illness (or in recovery)
- high dose blood thinning medication (eg. Warfarin, Aspirin)
- some blood clotting disorders
- needle phobia
- regular migraine sufferer (more than 1 x month)
We do not perform cosmetic facial acupuncture during:
- pregnancy;
- severe colds or flu;
- acute herpes outbreak; or
- acute allergic reactions
But in these cases once the condition has passed, you may receive cosmetic facial acupuncture treatment. We do offer other health solutions including acupuncture to boost your health during outbreaks of these conditions.
* Is it OK if I smoke? *
Heavy smoking is a condition that negatively affects the results of your treatments - due to a few factors:
1. the smoking action - creates puckering and dryness around the mouth
2. heavy chemical intake - creates heat and dryness in the body
3. in Traditional Chinese Medicine terms it commonly leads to heat, dryness and phlegm and damages many organs.
If you continue to smoke, you will not only be damaging your health, you will usually require an increased number of cosmetic facial acupuncture treatments which may or may not deliver the best results, and these will generally not last as long. Other lifestyle factors often associated with smoking may also contribute to poorer results for smokers.
We may not be able to stop the aging process altogether but we can choose to age with grace and joy!
