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Why Should I Consider an Acupuncture Face Lift?
asked 4 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Chris Thiagarajah, MD
Question viewed 1,243 times
Tags: face, health
2 answers to Why Should I Consider an Acupuncture Face Lift?
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Acupuncture Face Lift: Should it be considered?
We do not endorse the procedure as we do not believe that it is effective. However, believers of the procedures indicate that an acupuncture face-lift is virtually painless, and a non-surgical method to reduce the signs of aging. It is an effective, natural, safe, drug free and painless alternative to surgery to improve appearance. It also helps the whole body to feel and look younger. Again, we doubt the veracity of these claims.
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Not sure of the principles of cosmetic acupuncture
Cosmetic acupuncture is not something that any physicians I know personally perform. When discussing it with an Eastern Medicine doctor who studied in China, she told me that not a lot of acupuncturists use it however its results are very fleeting (several hours). The principle is to stimulate different muscle contracture and relaxation through the acupuncture to get a tightening effect that lasts several hours. I know that acupuncture has shown to be effective in placebo controlled...
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Chris Thiagarajah, MD
Washington DC Oculoplastic Surgeon
Washington DC Oculoplastic Surgeon