From July 4th 2020 The British Acupuncture Council have given accredited members permission to start Careful Practice. Treatment is undertaken with PPE and disinfecting the clinic between patients. This means I can see all my patients with assessment of their needs, so will be glad to welcome my patients back and I will look after you with great care
Cosmetic Acupuncture is a totally natural and holistic anti-ageing, non-surgical treatment for rejuvenating the face and revitalising the whole body.
Cosmetic Acupuncture reduces stress evident in the face, bringing out your natural beauty from within. It is based on the principles of Traditional Five Element Acupuncture, which involves the insertion of very thin disposable needles into the acupuncture points on the face and body.
Being a safer and kinder treatment compared with Botox or surgery with no trauma inflicted on the body or need for recovery. When treating with Cosmetic Acupuncture your whole system is considered and points are used on the face and body to ensure overall balance.
A 1996 report in the International Journal of Clinical Acupuncture reported that among 300 cases treated with Cosmetic Acupuncture, 98% had marked positive effects.
Cosmetic acupuncture has been around for thousands of years and although relatively new to the West the Chinese have been using points on the face to combat the signs of ageing and to help with various skin conditions for many years. It was in use as early as the Song Dynasty (960AD – 1279AD) when the Empress and Emperor’s concubines received Cosmetic Acupuncture.
Hair fine, disposable acupuncture needles are placed at strategic points on the face and act by increasing the local production of collagen and elastin which strengthens the structure of the skin, by stimulating circulation of the Qi, blood and lymph to the face, improves muscle tone, encourages tightening of the pores and brightens the eyes. This can result in a general tightening of facial tissue and gives a smoother, firmer line to face.
Your acupuncturist will choose points specifically to achieve improvement in your whole constitution, to feel a sense of wellbeing in Face, Body, Mind and Spirit. Feeling healthier, less stressed sleeping better, having brighter eyes and feeling more balanced, and allowing your inner beauty to shine.
At the first appointment, a full assessment of the patient’s medical history, any underlying health problems is taken, and a discussion about skin condition and concerns. The first treatment is constitutional cleansing treatment.
Thereafter the treatment involves firstly assessing patients wellbeing. The face and neck are cleansed with 100% Natural Weleda products.
Next inserting hair-thin needles into specific points on the face, body points are also used to improve your general constitutional energy (Qi). The needles will be left in place for about 20 minutes, and some points after for your constitution.
The process is virtually painless and very relaxing.
The needles are removed, followed by facial massage, jade rolling and Weleda deep moisture cream applied.
Skincare products used with Cosmetic Acupuncture at Southwell Acupuncture Clinic are Weleda 100% natural products. Ask Hannah for more information about Weleda products.
The best results with cosmetic acupuncture are achieved after a course of treatment, of approximately ten treatments, to begin with on a about a weekly basis.
Most patients notice a difference after two or three treatments, however, the effects become most noticeable and lasting after around six treatments.
Each person responds differently, depending on the condition of their skin and lifestyle.
Following the initial course of treatment, maintenance treatments 4 to 6 for cosmetic maintenance and patients wellbeing.
Cosmetic Acupuncture has none of the side-effects that invasive procedures such as surgery or Botox have. On rare occasions slight bruising may occur at the site of the needle, however, this disappears within a few days. Cosmetic Acupuncture is also not suitable for people with high blood pressure, or people who bruise or bleed very easily or who are on any blood thinning medication.
All treatment follows standards of practice from the British Acupuncture Council . https://www.acupuncture.org.uk/public-content/effective-practice/82-bacc-professional-codes.html
Hannah Charles has been a member of the
British Acupuncture Council since 1995
Southwell Acupuncture Clinic is a member of
the Accredited Register scheme run by the government backed Professional Standards Authority
