Cosmetic Acupuncture
There are several types of cosmetic acupuncture styles available. At Soft Touch Acupuncture Renea L. Barrett uses and is certified in a method called the Mei Zen (Chinese for Beautiful Person) Cosmetic Acupuncture System. Presently Renea is the only certified Mei Zen practitioner in the state of Missouri.
The unique style of Mei Zen is the methodology is based
on pure Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The needling techniques are
very superficial. The needling brings increased Qi and Blood flow to
the face. Additionally, the production of collagen and elastin is enhanced.
The outstanding distinction of this protocol has is the side effect of improved health. Some of the reported benefits are:
-Improvement in the fine lines of the face and a diminishing effect on deeper wrinkles.
-Moisturized softer skin and a more even skin tone due to increased circulation of blood and lymph in the face.
-Improved muscle tone and firmer jaw line, as well as reduction in the jowls.
-Reduction in puffiness due to improved metabolism
-Reduction or elimination of rosacea and acne.
-Reduction in the following conditions has also been reported:
-Insomnia-Hot flashes-Depression-Mild anxiety-Digestive symptoms.
Because the Mei Zen method works from the inside out, this method will complement most other anti-aging topical applications. The Mei Zen method has two forms of application: the face or the abdomen.
Abdominal treatment: many patients experience a loss of an average of 6" over 4 abdominal measurements during the 5 week treatment. The outstanding distinction of the abdominal protocol is the side effect of improved health. Some of the reported benefits are:
-Tightness of the abdominal area and loss of inches
-Improved digestion
-Enhanced energy
-Better sense of well being
-Decrease in postural and back pain issues
-Increased libido
-Improvement in appearance of scar tissue
The abdominal treatments consist of a minimum of 10 visits completed over a 5 week period. Nutrition and lifestyle will also be discussed.
How many visits does this method involve?
Because it takes 4 weeks for the production of elastin and collagen to improve, this series is done as 2 visits per week for a 5 week period. Keep in mind that depending on the persons age, diet, or lifestyle 10 visits would be a minimum recommendation. After the series of 10 treatments, a follow up of 1 visit per month is recommended.
Included with each facial treatment is a mini-facial using an exclusive line of Chinese herbal skin care products. After the 5th and 8th treatment, Renea will give a $50 gift card to use toward any service (except hairstylists) at the Cloud Nine European Spa in Nixa Missouri. The 11th treatment is free.
If more than 10 treatments is desired or recommended, for each group of 5 paid additional treatments a $50 gift card to Cloud Nine European Spa will be given. Payments do not have to be made in advance.
How long will the effects last?
Depending on the patients overall health, diet, and lifestyle, the effects can last 3-7 years.
What about weight loss?
One of the important elements any weight loss program is to understand that good digestion plays an intergral role in achieving success. When participating in either the face or abdominal treatments, Renea will evaluate each patient as to which TCM treatment may be of highest benefit to help achieve weight loss goals.
With diet and exercise in combination with the abdominal treatments, reports of 2lbs per week could be expected, as well as a reduction in inches in the abdominal area.