Can any acupuncturist do an acupuncture face lift?

2 answers to “Can any acupuncturist do an...”

A: Accupunture Facelift

Richard W. Fleming, MD

I assume any accupuncturist can do this procedure. But the real question is whether any accupuncture can achieve a facelift? My response would be, NO. There is no scientific evidence or studies that support this thesis.  

A: Don't believe everything you read

Maurice M. Khosh, MD

It's amazing to me to see how everyone and anyone is now promising their own "facelift du jour". I did some research on the internet regarding acupuncture facelift, and the Acupuncture.com a relatively reliable site states:       "Is it really a facelift? The answer is an... more

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Martha Lucas, Ph.D., L.Ac.
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14 Sep 2007

I cannot make a blanket statement about all Practitioners of Oriental Medicine who claim to be doing cosmetic procedures using acupuncture. It is a "buyer be educated" situation when looking for a well-trained Practitioner who specializes in Cosmetic Acupuncture or Facial Rejuvenation, just like it is when "shopping" for a plastic surgeon.

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