Skin

In Chinese medicine, the lungs are directly linked to skin health. From an internal medicine perspective, acupuncture can restore moisture or what is known as “yin” to the body. This can result in skin with greater elasticity and the dewy “glow” we think of as a healthy complexion.
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Acupuncture can also decrease systemic inflammation in the system, which can treat conditions such as rosacea, acne, and broken capillaries.
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In my practice I work often with hormone balancing, which can greatly benefit the skin as well. By gaining hormone balance, conditions such as melasma and cystic acne can be addressed and treated.
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Cosmetically, and on a superficial level, tiny acupuncture needles can be used to lift and restore a youthful look to the entire face. Many patients inquire about treating expression lines, wrinkles, and even cellulite during their acupuncture session, and find good results from multiple sessions close together.