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Cosmetic Acupuncture and ABCNews

There's no cutting, just a little pricking during acupuncture face-lifts. But, unlike traditional face-lifts, they won't put a dent in double chins or heavy jowls.

Going Under the Needle for the Sake of Beauty Acupuncture Face-lifts Gaining Popularity June 8, 2001 — Acupuncture face-lifts are gaining popularity for those seeking an alternative to surgery and who are willing to experience the power of ch'i in the name of beauty.

"Sagging skin can be caused by weakness in the spleen and circles under the eye is often linked to liver or stomach weakness. So by putting needles in the pressure points relating to these organs, we can treat the underlying cause." Acupuncture face-lifts were popular among the wealthy in China before the Communist takeover. Now, with aging Baby Boomers trying to stave off wrinkles, the technique is gathering steam again. The needle therapy can also be used to treat acne, lighten or erase freckles and age spots. The benefits: it's non-surgical, and doesn't have side effects.

Channel Your Inner Energy

Acupuncture is based on the Taoist belief that two life forces, yin and yang, come together to produce a vital energy force called ch'i, which flows throughout the body along 14 pathways. When the life forces are out of balance a person becomes ill, so the insertion of needles along the pathways is designed to stimulate various responses in the body, and encourage the release of endorphins and other healing chemicals. In the case of the acupuncture face-lift, it is an opportunity to blend beauty and healing…