I'm glad to hear about your heel spurs and back improving.
You really do have a high pain tolerance- 93 needles in your face- wow.

I hope the facial rejuvenation works well!

How interesting, I can't wait to hear about the results. That is excellent that your back is feeling better.

How long does it take to have 93 needles inserted? How long do they stay in?

How are you spending the $1200 you 'saved' by being a guinea pig? Sounds like time for some new clothes to highlight your stronger back and smoother facial skin.

I'm glad to hear you're loving your acupuncture. I'm a big fan, just wish my insurance covered more of the sessions.

I'd be interested to see how the rejuvenation works. I can't imagine 93 needles in my face! Yeeps!! But I'd bet it does help with circulation. Post pics if you can.

Hhireno, I never thought of it as saving money. Mostly because I think I would never spend that much on such a thing. Well, at least at this point. Mostly I am happy to help my friend and I'm very curious. My sister gets botox injections, and again, I just can't see spending money on that when I want bedroom furniture!

The needles take about 25 minutes to go in. Mostly I think because my therapist is new at these smaller needles. Also, they need to be inserted shallowly, so that is also something that takes time to figure out. Once all the needles are in I think I lay quietly for about 45 minutes. Some days I feel like I can feel energy flowing more readily, but other days not so much.

It's a fun experiment no matter what. The good news is I am getting free treatment for my back. I will report in at the end!

Beth P.

Oh, I know you weren't thinking of it as saving money. I was just encouraging you to think that way. :-)

So the money you're not spending on this can go towards your new bedroom furniture.

That's fantastic. So refreshing to hear someone who is trying the natural/far less traveled route dealing with aging. Acupuncture is amazing, and who wants to put needles full of poison into their face anyway? I can't imagine that at some point in the future we will hear that all of these botox injections and the like are very bad for our bodies.

I'd really rather keep my wrinkles, at least for now.

Hhireno,
Funny I just read that on my way to the furniture store with DH. (again). My drapes came in this week and we hung them today. Can't wait to post a photo, they're perfect!

Beth p

I thought I'd post an update about my experience with facial rejuvenation acupuncture.

I went twice a week for 5 weeks. There were something like 93 needles all together, some in my arms and legs. (I was mistaken when I thought they were all in my face).

My last appointment was last week and I really did see great results! The lines between my eyebrows look MUCH better. I think overall my skin look brighter. Now I'm not sure I would pay $65 a treatment and go that often though. By the last week my face was tender and I did have some bruising. It was a pretty big time commitment too. I don't have the before and afters yet, I'll post them when she sends them to me.

The protocol calls for a tune-up every month or so and I think we will continue with it since I did have good results. I like to go every three weeks for my back anyway. I figure it can't hurt!

Beth P.

I'm so glad you reported back, I can't wait to see the pictures. I could sure use some help with my eyebrow lines. Somehow scowling about them isn't helping the situation.