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Facelift, Filler, or Acupuncture?
Features of Chinese medicine anti-aging strategies, and how they compare to popular Western cosmetic treatments 

Description:
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons’ “2020 Plastic Surgery Statistics Report,” interest in non-surgical, minimally invasive cosmetic procedures has far exceeded surgical procedures in recent years. In step with this trend, Chinese medical cosmetic treatment also continues to gain interest. Learn about the key tools and strategies employed in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to address common cosmetic concerns like wrinkles, declining skin laxity and elasticity, facial shape changes, and skin hydration. Examine the strengths of TCM cosmetic strategies in comparison to popular non-invasive Western treatments like radio frequency, fillers, neurotoxin, etc. Evaluate integrative scenarios of how the Western and TCM approach can work together, and when one might be preferred over the other. 

Learning Objectives:
Participants will:

• Learn how TCM practitioners use acupuncture, gua sha, cupping and moxibustion to treat common cosmetic concerns like wrinkles and fines lines, weakening of skin elasticity and collagen production, facial shape changes due to aging. 
• Review research examining the efficacy of facial acupuncture for various anti-aging treatment goals. 
• Compare and contrast TCM cosmetic treatment to popular Western anti-aging procedures from facelifts to fillers. 
• Assess integrative opportunities utilizing both Western and TCM treatment options 
• Evaluate scenarios when Western options might be preferred over TCM strategies, and vice versa. 

Presenter

Sandra Lanshin Chiu, L.Ac., M.S.T.C.M. – Founder, Acupuncturist, Herbalist, TCM Practitioner
Find out more about Sandra here