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COSMETIC ACUPUNCTURE

Cosmetic acupuncture, also known as facial revitalisation or facial acupuncture, can revitalise your face and make you feel wonderful at the same time. Cosmetic acupuncture treatment creates subtle changes in your face, and seeks to help you feel significantly better in yourself, as well as feeling more confident when you look in the mirror.

What makes cosmetic acupuncture different to other forms of facial rejuvenation?

Cosmetic acupuncture treatment in the hands of a professional acupuncturist ensures that your healing starts from the inside. This revitalisation treatment addresses underlying imbalances that affect your general vitality. It gradually, and safely, effects surface changes to your skin.

What does cosmetic acupuncture treatment involve?

A course of cosmetic or facial revitalisation acupuncture with Dwara Young involves 6-8 treatments at weekly intervals, each lasting 90 minutes. Allow 2 hours for your first appointment since this also includes a 30-minute discussion about your general health. All sessions involve an acupuncture treatment aimed at alleviating underlying health issues, followed by facial acupuncture.

Is facial acupuncture uncomfortable or painful?

Dwara uses a light local anaesthetic cream for your face to minimise any discomfort potentially caused by the exceptionally fine acupuncture needles. Most people find both parts of the treatment really relaxing. You may also be given some dietary recommendations if appropriate.

How does cosmetic facial acupuncture work?

The hair thin needles stimulate the tissues and circulation in the face, tightening and boosting the circulation of blood and qi (energy) within. Additional work on acupoints in the body support the treatment, refreshing the body as a whole, and enhancing health and well-being.

Do I need to book treatment at any particular time?

It is a good idea to take it easy for the rest of the day, after your treatment, so do not plan anything too strenuous, as you are likely to feel very relaxed. Occasionally, there is minor, temporary bruising from the needles, so it is recommended that you avoid coming for treatment in the week before an important event such as a wedding.

What differences will I notice after cosmetic acupuncture treatment?

The changes are natural and gradual, unlike surgical face-lifts. Dwara cannot give you back lost youth but she can help you regain some of that youthful sparkle, and a glow that stems from better health. Your skin should become more lustrous and healthy, lines soften, sagging areas lift and tighten, and age spots reduce.

What Dwara's patients say

Patient testimonial

"Having just completed a course of facial acupuncture with Dwara, I am very pleased with the result.

"Lines seem to have softened... some have diminished and, in the case of my frown lines, one seems to have disappeared altogether.

"What has been remarkable is how my complexion seems much more radiant than it has for years. I feel my colour, which tends to become sallow in winter, is quite rosy, and that my eyes seem brighter, with less dark shadow under them than before.

"One of the greatest benefits is that I feel fantastic, and my energy levels have increased dramatically. I feel more motivated and also more relaxed. I have been sleeping very well since starting the treatments.

"I would be happy to recommend these treatments to anyone."

Your acupuncturist

Dwara Young MSc DipAc MBAcC.

Dwara is an experienced, professionally trained acupuncturist and a member of the British Acupuncture Council. She has been in practice since 1992.

If you would like to have a chat with her before making an appointment, do phone the practice nearest you and ask Dwara to get in touch with you, or email dwara@acupuncture-bristol.co.uk, putting "Enquiry from website" as your subject heading.

Clifton Physiotherapy
111 Pembroke Road
Clifton
Bristol BS8 3EU
0117 970 6390
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The Chiron Centre
130 Westbury Road
Westbury-on-Trym
Bristol BS9 3AL
0117 962 0008
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Trinity Osteopathic Practice
42 Bell Street
Shaftesbury
Dorset SP7 8AE
01747 851 726
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