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Volume 8, Issue 3 (Suppl)
J Clin Exp Dermatol Res, an open access journal
ISSN: 2155-9554
Euro Dermatology 2017
June 07-08, 2017
June 07-08, 2017 Milan, Italy
16
th
European Dermatology Congress
Facial cosmetic acupuncture: New interpretation of ancient secrets and effective protocols in different
cases/review
Elvan Sarac
Florida College of Integrative Medicine, USA
F
acial cosmetic acupuncture (FCA) is the use of acupuncture on the face, head, and neck for cosmetic purposes. It can be traced
back as far as 2000 years ago, as documented in the Yellow Emperor’s Inner Classic. Several different types of FCA are practiced.
Each one is based on a channel system specifically to promote the free flow of qi and blood. It is used to regulate Yin and Yang,
and to regulate excess and deficiency. These unbalanced conditions can cause facial aging, bags under the eyes, wrinkles and dark
circles around the eyes, and can be improved with the correct application of acupuncture techniques. The treatments can be adjusted
depending on the type of needle techniques used and point prescription chosen. Besides needling, cupping, auricular points, moxa
and herbal prescriptions can also enhance the results. Utilizing the correct special channels and points for each different indication is
the key of facial enhancement. For example; specific points of Ren, bladder and/or kidney channels could be the best option for facial
swelling and puffiness. Gallbladder channels and points are best for wrinkles around eyes and Crow's feet. Recent studies showed
promising results as a therapy for improving facial elasticity, aging of the neck. FCA can also be helpful adjunct; to go alone with more
conventional forms of facial cosmetic procedures like plastic surgery, fillings and mesotheraphy injections. Protocols vary according
to patient conditions. However 10 combined treatments are typically adapted. FCA, as a part of Integrative Medicine, focuses on the
integration of traditional methods with conventional. It encompasses a broader understanding of nature of facial aging, and addresses
the physical as well as emotional and spiritual needs. In spite of widespread use of FCA, scientific evidence of its effectiveness is still
limited hence, better designed research is needed.
Biography
Elvan Sarac ìs working as Assistant Profesor of Family Medicine at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul. She has a Master Degree on Traditional
Chinese Medicine from Florida College of Integrative Medicine
elvanmd@yahoo.comElvan Sarac, J Clin Exp Dermatol Res 2017, 8:3 (Suppl)
DOI:10.4172/2155-9554-C1-056