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Acupuncture: An Alternative to Cosmetic Surgery :

Oct 22, 2007

There is no denying that cosmetic surgery is here to stay. Between face lifts, breast augmentations, nose jobs, calf implants, buttock enhancements, tummy tucks, neck lifts and more, we have learned how to manipulate and change practically every aspect of our bodies.

Because the face is the one part of the body that can't be covered up or worked on at the gym, face lifts are one of the most sought-after surgeries, and there are millions done each year around the world. However, this type of plastic surgery is not for the faint of heart. It requires anesthesia, takes hours, leaves the face red, swollen and bruised, costs upward of $5,000, and takes weeks for a full recovery.

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For those who can't afford the investment in a face lift, other options like dermabrasion, chemical peels, botox and restylane exist. Botox is a popular alternative to surgery because it lasts longer than a peel, for example, but it is still very expensive, not to mention that you are having botulinum, a toxin produced from the bacteria that causes food poisoning in humans, injected into your face. This toxin paralyzes the muscles, thereby smoothing out wrinkles and giving the face a relaxed look. Botox can be dangerous if not administered correctly and, although rarely, can result in death.One of the newest treatments being used today has actually been around for 2,000 years. Acupuncture originated in China and has been used to treat many ailments of the body. The idea is that we all have "yin" and "yang" energy in our bodies, and when they aren't aligned harmoniously; they disrupt the body's qi (pronounced "chee"). Qi regulates our personal, spiritual, emotional, mental and physical state of being. Acupuncture is used to rebalance the yin and yang, therefore restoring our perfect selves. Acupuncture uses thin, steel needles and places them in strategic parts of your body where energy patterns run. The needles don't inject anything into the skin, and although they do slightly penetrate, all you really feel is a tiny pinch, almost a tickle.

Acupuncture has gained popularity in conjunction with Western medicine, or in place of, in treating ailments ranging from headaches and arthritis to cancer and infertility. However, vanity is not a modern phenomenon, and according to Chinese lore, acupuncture was practiced as far back as the Sung Dynasty is 960 AD, when the emperors' wives used it to keep looking fresh and sensual. It does this by increasing blood flow and the production of collagen while improving muscle tone. The result is reduced lines, sagging of skin and bags under the eyes. Acupuncture can also adjust hormone levels, which can help with acne or dry skin.

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