Dr Maggie Ju Acupuncture London Chelsea, North Kensington, Notting Hill, and Richmond

Aging is a natural and inevitable process that affects every aspect of our lives, including the appearance of our faces. As we journey through life, our skin experiences numerous changes, both visible and invisible, leading to the emergence of wrinkles, fine lines, sagging, and other signs of aging. In this article, we will delve into the fascinating world of facial aging, exploring the underlying mechanisms and the factors that contribute to these transformations. The aging process of the face is a complex interplay of intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Intrinsic aging, also known as chronological aging, refers to the genetically predetermined changes that occur over time. It involves the gradual loss of collagen and elastin, proteins responsible for the skin's strength, elasticity, and firmness. Moreover, the production of natural oils and hyaluronic acid decreases, leading to drier skin and reduced volume. Extrinsic aging, on the other hand, is influenced by external factors such ...

In the quest for youthful and radiant skin, people have explored various remedies and treatments throughout history. One ancient practice that has gained prominence in recent years is acupuncture. While primarily known for its role in pain management and stress relief, acupuncture has shown promising results in reducing neck lines and promoting skin rejuvenation. We are going to talk about how acupuncture help diminish neck lines and restore a more youthful appearance. Understanding Neck Lines: Neck lines, also known as neck wrinkles or turkey neck, are a common sign of aging that many people experience. These lines and creases typically form due to a combination of factors, including natural aging, loss of collagen and elasticity, sun damage, and repetitive movements of the neck. Neck lines can affect one's self-confidence and be challenging to address effectively. While acupuncture has been used for centuries to address a range of health issues, its application in aesthetics and ...

Introduction: Facial expressions are an integral part of human communication, allowing us to convey a wide range of emotions and connect with others on a deeper level. However, over time, the repeated contraction of facial muscles can contribute to the formation of wrinkles. In this article, we will explore the relationship between facial expression muscles and wrinkles, shedding light on the aging process and providing insights into ways to maintain a youthful appearance. Understanding Facial Expression Muscles: The human face is equipped with a complex network of muscles responsible for producing facial expressions. These muscles are connected to the skin and work in harmony to create various movements, such as smiling, frowning, and raising eyebrows. While these expressions are crucial for non-verbal communication, the repetitive use of facial muscles can lead to the development of wrinkles. The Role of Collagen and Elastin: Collagen and elastin are two essential proteins ...

Skin blood flow significantly decreased with increase in age. Skin blood flow is 40% less at age 65 than at age 25. This is because skin blood flow decreases with decreased pumping blood from heart; skin blood flow significantly decreased with increase in total cholesterol and systolic blood pressure; less blood is redirected to the skin from other part of the body; blood vessel movement is impaired with aging and blood vessels are not relaxed to increase the blood flow. Acupuncture increases blood perfusion and reduces skin aging Acupuncture is used to treat many conditions in China. Its mechanism is based on meridian theory which is not accepted by Western medicine theory. Recent years researchers are trying to find how acupuncture works from a scientific aspect. Many research data suggested that acupuncture improves blood perfusion. For example, there was a study of acupuncture on 140 healthy volunteers. In this study, acupuncture was applied in LI4’ skin blood flow was measured usi...

Facial acupuncture rejuvenates the skin, this is not imagining, there is research evidence for it. How do you know your skin is aging? The skin is the largest organ wrapping around the body protecting us from harsh environment such as sun, wind, pollution and toxins The skin changes with aging. In harsh environment, skin itself can be damaged and age quickly. Also sometimes we don’t look after the skin causing skin damage by doing things like smoking, drinking, poor diet and stress which would accelerate skin aging. How the skin changes with aging? With aging the skin becomes rougher; becomes slack due to loss of elastin and collagen in the skin; becomes more transparent and fragile because of thinning of the surface layer of the skin; becomes easily bruised due to thinning of the blood vessel walls. Sun exposure accelerates skin aging. UV lights damage elastin and collagen in the skin causing the skin sagging and losing elasticity. Saying out of the sun can prevent skin damage and de...

After sun exposure In summer time people are rushing to get away to go under the sun. Sun light makes one feel good and sun tan makes one look good. However exposure to the sun causes most of wrinkles and age spots on the face and skin color obtained from being in the sun speeds up skin aging. Sun exposure damages collagen and elastin fibers in the skin. When these fibers break down, the skin begins to sag, loose, and lose its ability to go back into place after stretching. Facial muscles are contracting under the sun creating wrinkles. Increased age With aging, skin changes including wrinkles and sagging skin are easily seen. These are not only changes in the aging skin. Also with aging, outer skin layer becomes thinner. Spots including age spot, liver spots etc may appear especially in sun-exposed areas. Skin’s strength and elasticity are reduced with the changes in the connective tissue. The blood vessels of the dermis become more fragile leading to bruising, bleeding under the sk...

Traditional Chinese medicine has used acupuncture for thousands of years to treat a range of health issues. There is an article exploring acupuncture for wrinkles, its potential benefits, side effects, safety, etc. Facial acupuncture, also called cosmetic acupuncture, facial rejuvenation, or an acupuncture facelift, is a popular form of acupuncture that focuses on the face. Facial acupuncture involves puncturing the skin with thin needles to create tiny wounds. These signal the body’s healing response, increasing blood and lymph flow, which boosts the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the injured site. Microtrauma also stimulates the release of chemicals that reduce swelling and fibroblast cells, producing collagen and elastin. As a person ages, there is a reduction in these elastic components, causing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Collagen strengthens and firms the skin and boosts its elasticity and hydration. Repairing the skin’s elastin restore the skin’s texture, app...

Facial expression muscles contract to make facial expressions such as smiling, frowning, and squinting and so on. At the same time, they fold the skin and create wrinkles on the skin. These lines will disappear when the muscles are relaxed. If these muscles are constantly contracting, the wrinkles will stay. With age, skin cells change as well to contribute to the wrinkle formation. For example, with age the skin loses its ability to hold on moisture, makes less oil and has less ability to repair any damage. This all contributes to the wrinkle formation in some stages. Exposure to the sun too much damages the skin and produces wrinkles. Wrinkles on the forehead are very common. The frontalis muscle (frontal belly) is the muscle on the forehead. It is a thin, quadrilateral form. There is a pair of them. They lift eyebrows when looking up and wrinkle the forehead by pulling the scalp back. Crow feet wrinkles at the corner of eyes. The orbicularis oculi muscle is the ring like muscle surr...

The skin contains 64% water. Water makes the skin pliable and smooth. Dehydration causes skin wrinkles and is also related to dry, scaly skin and irritant dermatitis. Sun exposure is number one factor for skin damage causing skin dryness. Other factors include hot, cold and dry air, alcohol and smoking. The internal factors that affect the skin dryness include genetic influences, hormonal changes for example, during menopause the amount of oestrogen in the body is reduced, and this can result in the skin becoming dryer, aging, the skin’s ability to produce sweat and lipids decreases as people get older due to a reduction in function of sebaceous and sweat glands in the skin, diet, there is no doubt that the diet affects the skin dryness, lack of unsaturated fatty acids and vitamins contribute to the dry skin, and dehydration. The skin is moisturized by the oil that produced in the skin; also, the skin gets nutrients and oxygen from the blood circulation in the skin. If oil production o...

Skin blood flow significantly decreased with increase in age. Skin blood flow is 40% less at age 65 than at age 25. This is because skin blood flow decreases with decreased pumping blood from heart; skin blood flow significantly decreased with increase in total cholesterol and systolic blood pressure; less blood is redirected to the skin from other part of the body; blood vessel movement is impaired with aging and blood vessels are not relaxed to increase the blood flow. Acupuncture increases blood perfusion and reduces skin aging Acupuncture is used to treat many conditions in China. Its mechanism is based on meridian theory which is not accepted by Western medicine theory. Recent years researchers are trying to find how acupuncture works from a scientific aspect. Many research data suggested that acupuncture improves blood perfusion. For example, there was a study of acupuncture on 140 healthy volunteers. In this study, acupuncture was applied in LI4’ skin blood flow was measured...

How the skin changes with aging? Skin is an organ which protects us from the environment, controls our body temperature and prevents our body from losing fluid and electrolyte balance. Skin can be generally divided into three main parts: The outer part (epidermis) contains skin cells, pigment, and proteins. The middle part (dermis) contains blood vessels, nerves, hair follicles, and oil glands. The dermis provides nutrients to the epidermis. The inner layer under the dermis (the subcutaneous layer) contains sweat glands, some hair follicles, blood vessels, and fat. Each layer also contains connective tissue with collagen fibers to give support and elastin fibers to provide flexibility and strength. There is a network of blood vessels in the two layers of the skin which provides oxygen and nutrients to the skin and takes away the waste from the skin. Facial skin and facial skin aging Human body is covered by the skin including face. However facial skin is different from ...