Have you ever wondered why women are more prone than men to form wrinkles around the mouth and eyes? There are several reasons for this, and Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation can provide a non-invasive, safe, effective solution.

According to a recent analysis by dermatologists in the Netherlands, Women (especially postmenopausal women) have fewer blood vessels in the upper lip, resulting in less blood flow to that region. The muscles around the mouth in women are closer to the skin than in men, which may pull the skin in tighter, causing wrinkles. Also, although the number of hair follicles is about the same in both genders, men have more sweat glands per hair follicle, contributing to more relaxed skin and therefore fewer wrinkles. 

Hormones also play a role in women’s aging process. As a woman ages and loses estrogen, her skin thins out, creating a crepey appearance. Postmenopausal women experience a decrease in the fat (sebum) secreted by the few sweat glands they do have. Less fat means more sag. Changes in the bones also contribute to more severe aging. As women age their jaw bone actually gets reabsorbed slowly so the bone shrinks down—the skin is going to get saggy because there’s no scaffolding holding it up!

So what can acupuncture do to help? An acupuncturist who is trained in Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation can use acupuncture points to regulate the body’s hormones and strengthen the organs, such as the kidneys and liver, which are involved in overall health and aging. Specially designed intradermal needles are used to increase collagen to areas such as the lips and crow’s feet around the eyes. Through techniques such as cupping and Gua Sha, blood flow is increased to the skin and the muscles throughout the entire face. Cupping and Gua Sha can also stimulate the sebaceous (sweat glands) to secrete more fluid and sebum.

Acupuncture has been used for centuries to promote healthy skin. Make certain that your practitioner is board certified and has been trained in Facial Rejuvenation, or call me for a free consultation.