Acupuncture and facial rejuvenation

Aesthet Surg J. 2005 Jul-Aug;25(4):419-24. doi: 10.1016/j.asj.2005.05.001.

Abstract

In traditional Oriental medicine, facial rejuvenation is achieved by inserting acupuncture needles at different points along designated channels to attain tonification or sedation effects. According to the author, treatment benefits include elimination of some wrinkles and decrease in length and depth of others, decrease of facial edema, decrease of acne, improvement of facial muscle tone, improved skin texture with tighter pores, and decrease of sagging around the eyes, cheeks, chin, and neck.