Acupuncture and Wrinkles

Wrinkles are a normal part of the aging process in people. Many people, especially the rich and famous, choose to fight nature by getting cosmetic treatments… Botox and cosmetic surgery are two of the most common treatments to stop or to remove wrinkles from the neck and face. Another option is acupuncture therapy.

Removing wrinkles by acupuncture is not a new concept

The Chinese have been performing acupuncture to remove wrinkles for centuries. This form of acupuncture is known as Mei Zen, which means “beautiful person”. In recent times, Mei Zen has become more popular in the Western Civilization, as an alternative to Botox and plastic surgery.

Acupuncture proponents believe this form of treatment is the best

Acupuncture can stop or erase wrinkles, and get rid of deep lines in the face according to the acupuncturist. This treatment works by stimulating the persons own body chemistry. The needles cause the body to produce elastin and collagen, which are the key elements to smoothing out the skin. People will never have to worry about scars, or pain. Some people even claim their face feels better even though the point is not to remove pain

Another popular reason for this treatment is cost

The price of acupuncture is much less then both a series of Botox treatments or cosmetic surgery. Many advocates of this procedure believe it to be much safer as well. Some critics doubt the effectiveness of acupuncture claiming there is no scientific proof that it works. They wont argue that the procedure isn’t safe, (no reported adverse effects), but they doubt that the procedure does what it claims.