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Personal Care: A "Natural" Face Lift? By Dr. Andrew Weil
Acupuncture has been touted as a less-invasive alternative to traditional facelifts. While I personally believe that procedures attempting to halt or deny the aging process can be roadblocks to aging gracefully, facial acupuncture does offer a safer approach than surgery and is free of the side effects of therapies such as Botox injections. It may also have psychological benefits - patients may feel relaxed as a side-effect of the acupuncture.
Acupuncture and the Senior Patient
One of the benefits of acupuncture is that when it comes to treating your health issues, your chronological age is irrelevant. While people tend to have more health issues as they progress through time, we all age differently. In my practice I’ve seen 80 year olds with a health picture that suggests they’re 40, and vice versa. When you visit your acupuncturist, they will take special care to address your specific health issues and keep you comfortable during your treatment. For example if you have difficulty breathing while lying down, let your acupuncturist know so they can adjust the treatment table or administer treatment in a chair.
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