Acupuncture & Natural Alternatives to Plastic Surgery

If you've seen the formerly gorgeous Priscilla Presley, or Farrah Fawcett lately you will know that cosmetic interventions can be pretty risky. Also, remember the death of Donde West, last year after a face lift. I don't think there's anything wrong with caring about one's appearance, and wanting to age well but are there ways that are less risky and potentially work even better, let' review the possibilities. If you want to see someone who is aging beautifully and naturally look at Christy Brinkley, or Cheryl Tiegs or Jaclyn Smith. Obviously the first step in looking great is being in good health and taking great care of yourself and being happy. After that, some natural help may be all you need!

Procedure Risks Natural Alternative

Botox	Can travel to the brain and disrupt neurotransmitters...no long term information....has to be done forever, or the expression lines will recur. Make no mistake, this is a toxin not a cosmetic as its reps advertise.	Frownie Plasters, which can be found in any drug store. You can learn how to not scowl and create those lines without having poison injected into your face. Acupuncture and Yoga can help you balance your emotions naturally if your face is stressed.
Facelift	Obviously very serious consequences can result such as death, or permanent nerve damage. Unnatural results are also a grim possibility.	In Chinese Medicine, aging facial contours can be related to deficiencies of qi and or/blood, these are remedied with chinese herbs which improve the complexion. Acupuncture, by raising the body's energy can restore a youthful look to the face, and lift the contours without risk. Initially, several treatments are done( usually 6-8) and then a maintenance program is set up.
Liposuction	Serious loss of life and limb have resulted. Lipo is not a subsitute for diet and exercise as very little fat can be withdrawn. Oh, P.S. the scarring is as bad or worse than fat, and its permanent.	Yes, diet and exercise, that old boring stuff is the key to a great body. There is NO surgical alternative to you doing what you have to do. If your efforts there are not working, schedule an appointment with me to develop a program that is right for you.
Facial Injections	Lumps, bumps and bruises can and do occur. Nerve damage is also possible. In the case of collagen serious allergy can result.	Topical forms of Hylauronic Acid, vitamin C, collagen, and vitamin A & E can do wonders in smoothing the surface of the skin, and filling in mild to moderate wrinkles. Avoidance of damage from smoking and the sun is critical as is learning to express less. Visit the natural products area for all of my favorites.
Chemical Peels	Scarring and loss of pigment can occur, especially in people with darker skin.	The above products especially the alpha hyroxy acids in the Vitamin C serum and topical vitamin A, as retinols work similarly but results are gradual.
Eyelift	Damage to nerves, tear ducts, and unnatural results occur.	Acupuncture in combination with electroacupuncture stimulation is very effective at raising the eye, without these risks.
Spider Veins	Laser or injections therapy carry some risk of infection or scarring.	Topical vitamin K cream, and other herbals can resolve these in a short time.

If you would like to learn more about cosmetic acupuncture treatments please schedule a complimentary consultation all this month!