The face, mirror of our story
The face is not just a matter of appearance. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is seen as an open book on our life story, our emotions, our inner vitality.
Acu-Lifting is a method that uses acupuncture needles on the face, with both an aesthetic and an energetic approach. The aim: to help release facial tension, and restore radiance and vitality to the face.
As Nguyen Thanh-Phong, who trained me in this practice, puts it:
“My facial lifting sessions through acupuncture integrate a holistic vision of the person. The expression of wrinkles is not purely physical. It is also a reflection of our emotional life and represents our life story…”
In practice
| Duration | 1h |
| Price | 75 € |
| Location | Practice in Courbevoie |
| Recommended frequency | Course of 5 sessions, once per session, then maintenance once a month |
| Payment | Cheque, bank card, cash |
| Reimbursement | Not covered by the French National Health Insurance (Sécurité sociale), nor generally by health insurance plans |
How a session works
Each session includes:
- A facial treatment with facial massage, to prepare the skin and tissues, and bring the person into a state of relaxation before the needles are placed.
- The placement of very fine needles on precise points of the face and sometimes the body. The treatment is generally almost painless.
- A rest period, then a final massage after the needles have been removed.
- Personalised advice on lifestyle and the use of essential oils in Chinese medicine.
An ancient practice, rediscovered today
Acu-Lifting techniques have their roots in the Asian “medical cosmetics” tradition, which goes back roughly 2,000 years.
These beauty practices, once reserved for empresses and imperial concubines, already combined acupuncture and medicinal plants, with a goal similar to today's: preserving the natural radiance of the skin and gently accompanying the ageing of the face.
More recently, in 2011, a study conducted at Kyung Hee University Hospital (South Korea) looked at the effects of facial acupuncture, with interesting observations regarding skin elasticity and muscle tone. These results deserve to be confirmed by further research, but they echo the experience handed down for centuries by this practice.
How it works, according to traditional Chinese medicine
On the physical level, Acu-Lifting helps release facial tension, contributes to a balance between the areas that are more toned and more relaxed, and can help visually soften certain creases.
But beyond the purely physical aspect, this practice also acts (according to the Chinese energetic reading) on a deeper level:
- It regulates Qi (vital energy), blood and body fluids.
- It harmonises the flow of energy along the facial meridians.
- It helps to clarify the Shen: the spirit, the inner vitality that can be read in the gaze and the expression of the face.
The face expresses the different facets of our existence. Taking care of it, in this approach, is also taking care of what it tells.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Acu-Lifting hurt? ▼
No, the treatment is generally almost painless. The needles used are very fine, and the session always begins with a preparatory massage that promotes relaxation.
How many sessions are needed to see results? ▼
A course of 5 sessions, once per session, to see results.
Does Acu-Lifting replace a conventional medical or aesthetic facelift? ▼
No. This practice is part of a natural and energetic approach to the face, complementary to medical or aesthetic care, but it does not replace it and does not claim to produce the same effects as a medical procedure.
Are there any contraindications? ▼
Yes, particularly during the first two days of your period and the first three months of pregnancy. Talk to me before your appointment if you are affected.
Is it reimbursed? ▼
No, Acu-Lifting is not covered by the French National Health Insurance (Sécurité sociale), and rarely by health insurance plans. I do not have an ADELI number.
From what age can you have Acu-Lifting? ▼
At any age; for younger people it helps prevent the signs of ageing.
Want to know more?
Acu-Lifting is a gentle approach that takes your face into account in its entirety: physical, energetic and emotional.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me, with no obligation.
Want to restore radiance and vitality to your face?
Acu-Lifting in Courbevoie: a natural acupuncture-based approach to accompany the ageing of the face and reveal your inner glow.
