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Alternative facelifts

What are they?
Holistic face lift
Non-surgical treatment using facial stretching and massage to tone, plump and lift the skin, to reduce signs of ageing.
Facial rejuvenation acupuncture
A less well-known use of the traditional Chinese art of acupuncture, to reduce wrinkles and blemishes and improve overall appearance of skin.

Timings
Holistic face lift
Takes about an hour. Must be repeated frequently to maintain.
Facial rejuvenation acupuncture
First treatment 1 hour, subsequent treatments 45 minutes. Course of up to 6 treatments every 2-3 weeks recommended, followed by regular top-ups.

Cost
Holistic face lift
Varies depending on practitioner. From £55 per session.
Facial rejuvenation acupuncture
Varies depending on practitioner. Around £65 for first treatment, £60 for subsequent treatments.

What is a holistic face lift?
A holistic face lift aims to rejuvenate the face without invasive surgery. Precise techniques vary from clinic to clinic, but the basis of the therapy is gentle massage and manipulation of the scalp, face, neck and shoulders.

Some therapists use aromatherapy oils and direct pressure at acupuncture points.

The precisely pinpointed massage is designed to make connective tissue more stretchy and flexible. This in turn eases facial muscles, and lifts them upwards and outwards, softening lines and reducing wrinkles. The treatment detoxifies, soothes away stress and tension, and gives a sense of deep relaxation and well-being.

You can have a holistic face lift as a one-off treatment, or as part of a course of six or ten, spread over several weeks. Results are visible immediately. Your skin tone will be better, you'll look more relaxed, and fine lines and wrinkles will be less obvious. Practitioners claim that regular treatments help to slow down the effects of ageing, and that skin tone continues to improve, and lines and wrinkles to soften, as you have further treatments. Some clinics include a spiritual or healing element in holistic treatment, others give nutritional and lifestyle advice to treat the whole person.

Facial rejuvenation acupuncture
This treatment is based on the ancient Chinese concept that the body's motivating energy, the qi, diminishes with age, causing a reduction in nourishment and support to the skin. It hydrates and plumps the skin, improving the appearance of facial lines and preventing new ones from forming. It is also used to treat baggy eyelids, dark circles around the eyes, discoloured skin, scars and other blemishes. During treatment the tiny, hair-fine acupuncture needles, used to stimulate the flow of qi, are inserted into specific points on the face, targeting the treatment areas.

Acupuncture can't replace invasive surgery, but is a far safer and less expensive procedure, not painful and with no risks or side effects. However, some people will experience slight discomfort when the needles are inserted, and temporary, mild bruising after treatment.

Alternative facelifts – help and info
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Rejuvanessence Training
www.rejuvanessencetraining.com
Offers training in 'Rejuvanessence' or the 'fingertip facelift'. This is a holistic approach and the website lists all approved therapists across the UK.

British Acupuncture Council
www.acupuncture.org.uk
Website of the regulatory body for acupuncturists. Contains details of how to find an acupuncturist.

Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture
www.altguide.com/therapydata/faceacupunct.html
Information on facial acupuncture.

Books
The 5-Minute Facelift by Robert Thé (Sterling Publishing, 1997)
Offers exercises and fingertip massage techniques to improve skin tone and texture.
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Natural Facelift by Juliette Kando (HarperCollins, 1998)
Explains how to develop a face and body balancing system, the natural way, with simple exercises to give your face and body a lift without surgery.
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Timeless Face by Ellae Elinwood (St Martin's Press, 1999)
Fully illustrated book that covers fingertip facial massages, facial exercises and general facial care tips.
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