Wednesday, May 18, 2011

The beauty of Cosmetic Acupuncture

(NBC) - It's a centuries old practice that is being used to take the years of a patient's face. Cosmetic acupuncture uses needles placed in precise locations on the face to get rid of wrinkles.

Kelli Hodge just turned 40 and is hoping a treatment that's been around for centuries will take a few years off her face. She's having acupuncture by licensed acupuncturist Rick Bernard who explained, "So what we're trying to do is create a micro trauma under the skin to take advantage of the body's natural healing process."

Bernard says that during that healing process, collagen production is revved up which helps fill in wrinkles. And he said there's another benefit, he said, "It wakes the nerve up and gives you a natural lifting effect."

These before and after pictures show a tighter jaw line. Cosmetic acupuncture can also help minimize vertical lines between the eyes.

Nicki Banucci, got cosmetic acupuncture, "I think it's definitely taken off five years." She had ten sessions, "My laugh lines improved completely."

Each session costs $105 and most people need ten treatments.

Kelli says despite all the needles in her face, her 20 minute treatment is surprisingly relaxing, "It's just a slight pinch. The needle goes in and the pinch goes away once the needle is in."

Occasionally the client gets a little bruising and while Kelli may not get the same dramatic and quick results of Botox, she says she'd much rather take this chemical free approach to beauty one that's cheaper than Botox in the long run.

Meantime, Bernard says results should last about 18 months and with maintenance they could last up to three years.

Kelli is on her third treatment, but already she's noticed improvements, "I think the wrinkles diminished and these deep set lines diminished as well."

Best of all, she says she still looks like herself only younger which is why she'll be sticking to this beauty regimen, "I want something natural and authentic to who i am and this seems to be a safe and easy way to go."


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