{"id":12,"date":"2016-06-24T16:31:02","date_gmt":"2016-06-24T16:31:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/elmiraolsonacupuncture.com\/site\/?p=12"},"modified":"2022-04-07T13:07:45","modified_gmt":"2022-04-07T19:07:45","slug":"pre-natal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elmiraolsonacupuncture.com\/site\/pre-natal\/","title":{"rendered":"Cosmetic Acupuncture"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Acupuncture for Skin Rejuvenation<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As well as being used to treat many health conditions, acupuncture can also be used as a skin rejuvenation treatment to <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-224 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/elmiraolsonacupuncture.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/2011-09-07-1349-08-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"cosmetic acupuncture, Mei Zen cosmetic acupuncture, facial rejuvenation, facial needling\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elmiraolsonacupuncture.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/2011-09-07-1349-08-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elmiraolsonacupuncture.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/2011-09-07-1349-08-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/elmiraolsonacupuncture.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/2011-09-07-1349-08-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>help prevent and reduce the signs of\u00a0aging.\u00a0\u00a0 Cosmetic acupuncture is much less invasive than many other techniques used to change the appearance of your skin.<\/p>\n<p>As you age, there are many changes to your skin that occur.\u00a0 When we reach our 30&#8217;s collagen and\u00a0elastin production changes and\u00a0is reduced overall.\u00a0 This\u00a0leads to looser, less firm skin and\u00a0an increase in\u00a0wrinkles.\u00a0 During our 30&#8217;s and after, we\u00a0can work to reduce the effects of aging on our skin by watching our diet, water intake and protecting our skin from the sun.\u00a0 Cosmetic acupuncture is another tool we can use to help to delay the progression of the characteristics of aging skin.<\/p>\n<p>With\u00a0cosmetic acupuncture, a number of very small thin needles are placed\u00a0just below the surface, at various acupuncture points located\u00a0across your\u00a0face.\u00a0 Throughout the treatment they act to\u00a0increase\u00a0blood flow, and\u00a0stimulate your skin, increasing the production of collagen and elastin, utilizing your body&#8217;s natural health and well-being to promote healthy skin and appearance.<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-226 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/elmiraolsonacupuncture.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/2011-09-07-1337-43-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"acupuncture on the face, acupuncture facial, facial rejuvenation, mei zen acupuncture, anti-aging acupuncture\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elmiraolsonacupuncture.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/2011-09-07-1337-43-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elmiraolsonacupuncture.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/2011-09-07-1337-43-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/elmiraolsonacupuncture.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/2011-09-07-1337-43-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n<p>Specifically you may notice:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>More radiant, beautiful skin<\/li>\n<li>Reduced signs of aging<\/li>\n<li>Fading age spots<\/li>\n<li>Smoother, softer skin<\/li>\n<li>Decrease in the appearance of puffiness and bags under the eyes<\/li>\n<li>Improved skin tone and elasticity<\/li>\n<li>improved circulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-228 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/elmiraolsonacupuncture.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/2011-09-07-1345-00-01-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"needling of the face, facial acupuncture, facial rejuvenation, anti-aging, acupuncture\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elmiraolsonacupuncture.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/2011-09-07-1345-00-01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elmiraolsonacupuncture.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/2011-09-07-1345-00-01-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/elmiraolsonacupuncture.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/2011-09-07-1345-00-01-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n<p>This preventative therapy is a combination of Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupunture and mild electro-stimulation of the skin, followed by application of antioxidant serum and facial massage.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cosmetic Acupuncture is available only at the Westbrook location of REP Physio (23 Fairway Drive NW). 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