Question

Is there an acupuncture face lift?

I keep hearing about an acupuncture facelift. Does this really exist or is it a marketing name for something entirely different?


Asked by: Anonymous

Answers (1)

Sort by: Most recent | Most helpful
1
July 5, 2008

Results subtle, at best.

An acupuncture facelift is a technique performed by an acupuncturist (naturally). The idea is that by inserting needles into specific points on the face, the nerves and muscles will be stimulated to create a lift.  I think that usually there are 10 - 20 treatments.

I have seen the results from this and, even to the trained eye, the results are barely perceptible, at best.  To the untrained eye, one might not notice any difference at all.

I suggest you take the money you might have spent on the acupuncture facelift and use it toward Botox or fillers, which are tried and true cosmetic interventions with definite results.

Write a comment

(required, shown publicly)
  • Allowed HTML tags: <p> <br> <em> <strong> <ul> <ol> <li> <dl> <dt> <dd> <img> <div>
  • Lines and paragraphs break automatically.
  • You may link to webpages through the weblinks registry

More information about formatting options

(required, kept private and never sold. We hate spam as much as you do, and won’t spam)
CAPTCHA
Enter the numbers in the image below (no spaces)
Image CAPTCHA

Comments for unregistered users are moderated and generally will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive. For more information, please see our Community Guidelines

Check out more Q+A about Acupuncture facelift

All Acupuncture facelift Q&A

Have a question? Ask it

IMPORTANT: As noted in our Terms of Service, the information found on RealSelf.com, including that provided by professionals in the Questions & Answers area, is a general educational aid. The Questions and Answers contain opinions and views created by community members. RealSelf.com is not responsible for the accuracy of any information posted by community members. Do not rely on this information as a substitute for personal medical or healthcare advice, or for diagnosis or treatment purposes.