Cosmetic Acupuncture

'Mei Zen' Facial Acupuncture utilizes the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine combined with specialized facial acupuncture to help you look your best and improve your overall health and energy.

'Mei Zen' is literally translated as 'beautiful person.' In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the state of the physical health, emotions, and spirit is reflected on the skin of the face. You look your best because your internal health is reflected on your face. Cosmetic Acupuncture is an exciting alternative to plastic surgery and potentially unhealthy 'non-invasive' techniques, because it not only focuses on the face but on the whole body as well.

What cosmetic results might people expect from the Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture System for the Face?

Improvement in the fine lines of the face and a diminishing effect on deeper wrinkles
Moisturized, softer skin and a more even skin tone
Improved muscle tone and firmer jaw line, as well as reduction in the beginning of jowls
Reduction or elimination of rosacea and acne

General health benefits include improvement for:

Insomnia
Hot flashes
Depression
Mild Anxiety
Digestive Symptoms

How does it work?

The Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture System utilizes an ancient needling technique that is very superficial. The needling brings increased Qi and blood to the face and can improve or increase the production of collagen and elastin. Since this system is based in Traditional Chinese Medicine, the practitioner uses acupuncture point selections on the body to complete the balancing of energy. This results in an overall rejuvenating effect of body, mind, and spirit. Diet, lifestyle, and skincare are also evaluated and addressed.

Mei Zen Facial Rejuvenation Treatments

A typical protocol begins with a consultation to determine your overall health and if you qualify for the procedure. We will discuss your goals and answer any questions you may have. If you qualify for treatment, we can proceed with your first Mei Zen facial session and initial acupuncture session which includes a complete Traditional Chinese Medical assessment, diagnosis, and overall body balancing treatment. This initial session gives me a chance to better understand your cosmetic and health goals, which we will be addressing during the course of treatments.

After this first session we will then schedule the remaining course of Mei Zen treatments (usually 9 more sessions) that runs two times a week for five weeks or 1 time a week for 9 weeks. Each Mei Zen session combines a body acupuncture treatment as well as a full facial acupuncture treatment. During this time, herbal, dietary, and lifestyle recommendations will be given that are specifically tailored for your overall health and your stated goals for facial rejuvenation.

Mei Zen featured in O: The Oprah Magazine

A beauty editor tries Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture in the article titled "The Art of the Needle." Click here to read the article.
(From May 21, 2010, pg 164.)

Results

This is an example of before and after results from Martha Lucas, PhD., L.Ac., the co-founder of Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture System.

The Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture Facelift is NOT the same as a surgical face lift because the results are more subtle and vary from person to person.
Unlike surgical facelifts, injections, and chemical peels, there are no potentially dangerous or negative side effects, except the possibility of getting a small bruise at a needling site.
Unlike other cosmetic procedures, Mei Zen has the side effect of improved overall health.
Results can last from 3- 5 years with maintenance. Recommended maintenance is 1 treatment a month.

Call for a FREE consultation to see if Mei Zen is for you.
Serina Marichiba, L.Ac., Dipl.OM
(831) 325-9338

Below are before and after photos of Blossom Acupuncture patients treated by Serina Marichiba, LAc.
All photos are used with permission.