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Acupuncture and minimization of facial wrinkles: a bibliographic review
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Keywords

Facial Acupuncture
Facial Aging
Wrinkles

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Acupuncture and minimization of facial wrinkles: a bibliographic review. (2019). Revista Eletrônica Acervo Científico, 4, e366. https://doi.org/10.25248/reac.e366.2019

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Abstract

Aesthetic facial acupuncture is a method that assists in the reduction of wrinkles, in addition to preventing aging, improving the structure of the skin, renewing the stratum corneum and stimulating circulation and collagen. This article aims to understand the mechanism and effectiveness of acupuncture in the attenuation of wrinkles in facial treatment. The research had as a data source, review of literature in scientific articles in the following sites: Scielo, Pub Med, Google Scholar who sought to show the benefits of acupuncture facial rejuvenation by treating the individual as a whole and any underlying conditions, which generally contributes to premature aging. The Facial Acupuncture Treatment is based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine and involves the insertion of fine needles at specific points on the face to manipulate the movement of energy in the body according to the individual and their needs.

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