A 33-year-old member asked:
acupuncture for quick facial rejuvenation?
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Dr. Warren Kriedman answered
47 years experience Psychiatry
Not sure it does: Acupuncture is mainly used for chronic or acute pain. Like many types of treatments, there are those who exaggerate what it can do.
Answered on Jan 24, 2015
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Dr. Anifat Balogun answered
29 years experience ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
Facial rejuvenation: There is no clinical evidence that supports the use of acupuncture to achieve quick or sustained facial rejuvenation. The relaxation effect of acupuncture can be very beneficial for decreasing the frowns and wrinkles that are evident from facial muscle tension.
Answered on Aug 12, 2012
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
It is done.: Although I have not done any cosmetic procedures for my acupuncture patients - there are some practices that perform mainly procedures for this purpose. I do not have personal knowledge of the results - but my guess is that clients wouldn't keep returnging if it wasn't beneficial.
Answered on Jan 14, 2013
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Dr. Michele Arnold answered
22 years experience Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Possibly: Acupuncture can help with pain associated with residual facial synkinesis as well as atypical facial pain, in ~40% of people. Acupuncture is ineffecti ... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
Yes: It can accelerate healing by improving circulation & lymphatic drainage in the area of the hematoma. It will also help to reduce both inflammation & ... Read More
A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
Trained: If you are adequately trained in the art/ practice of acupuncture - you can provide self treatment. I do. I wouldn't go around poking yourself in the ... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
Depends: This depends on the cause of the swelling. If you have significant facial swelling due to an infection - that should be treated by your physician. If ... Read More
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