“Acu-face-lifts,” as they’re called, have been gaining popularity as a natural alternative to Botox.
But is cosmetic acupuncture legit?
Maybe I should put theeye maskon," I thought.
Photo: Nicole Crane.
Instead, I took a selfie to see just what getting cosmetic acupuncture looked like head-on.
I sent the photo to my husband, who replied, “YOU LOOK NUTS!”
Well, hopefully, that was a temporary cosmetic acupuncture side effect.
What Is Cosmetic Acupuncture?
You’re probably familiar withacupuncture treatmentsfor pain,sleep problems, and digestive issues.
But can sticking a bunch of needles in your face actually have an impact on your skin?
In truth, though, the selfie looked way worse than the procedure felt.
More collagen and elasticity in the face equals fewer wrinkles and smoother, more toned skin.
Think of the process similar to the way that you create micro-tears in muscle fibers from exercise.
Once my time was up, the needles were quickly removed and my treatment was complete.
All in all, I found cosmetic acupuncture to be much less invasive than I imagine Botox would be.
That said, cosmetic acupuncture requires an investment of both time and money.
But is the cost worth it?
Does cosmetic acupuncture even work?
While some swear by its effectiveness, the proof just isn’t there yet.
If it reduces the appearance of wrinkles, great.
But even if it simply gives me some time alone to recenter myself, I’m all in.
