Appropriate Candidates Men and women of all ages can benefit from treatment. Cosmetic acupuncture is for people looking for a procedure encompassing multiple aspects of overall health to improve skin lone and elasticity, reduce wrinkles, and rejuvenate skin tone, giving an overall appearance of youth and vitality. This Procedure Is Not Suitable In the Following Cases •  People with high blood pressure •  People who suffer from seizures •  People with bleeding disorders •  People on blood thinning medication •  Pregnant women •  People with a history of migraine headaches (this would first have to be resolved through acupuncture) •  Smokers (smoking starves Ihe skin of oxygen, reducing effectiveness) Benefits and Positive Side Effects •  Improved overall appearance of skin •  Improved skin tone and elasticity •  Reduction of wrinkles and fine lines •  Increased energy levels •  Relatively painless (some patients experience sensitivity) •  No recovery time •  Results last 3-5 years Treatment Plan Treatment consists of a minimum of 10 appointments (two treatments per week over five weeks). A maintenance program of one treatment every three months is strongly encouraged to sustain results. © 2009 Cosmetic Acupuncture Clinic of San Francisco Cosmetic Acupuncture | Facial Acupuncture | Traditional Chinese Medicine | Non Surgical Rejuvenation