Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), a practice dating back thousands of years, offers gentle and natural approaches to restore the body's energy balance. Among these techniques , aculifting and Chinese facelifts stand out for their beneficial effects on the skin and face, as well as on the general well-being of the body and mind.

These are gentle, energetic, and deeply regenerative approaches that reconnect the body to its vitality, while subtly reshaping facial features. In this article, the Nuence-mtc team tells you more about these practices.

Differentiated assessment and personalized response

It is important to remember that any TCM treatment must begin with a differentiated assessment or energy diagnosis carried out by a practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine. This diagnosis is based on precise criteria and allows for a personalized response.

What is aculifting?

Aculifting, often referred to as an acupuncture facelift , uses fine needles to stimulate acupuncture points on the face. These points correspond to meridians where our body's energy, qi , circulates.

This stimulation promotes:

• collagen production,

• improving skin elasticity,

• wrinkle reduction,

• firmer and brighter skin.

• an overall improvement in skin texture.

This technique is therefore particularly recommended for those who want a non-invasive facelift to reduce the signs of skin aging.

The acupuncture points and meridians that are stimulated will not only stimulate the facial muscles, but they will also affect the other organs of the body that are connected to them. Thus, it is not uncommon to see your digestion or sleep improve after an aculifting session.

Additionally, aculifting is considered painless 😊.

🔹 The needles used are extremely fine , often made of gold or surgical steel, which makes their insertion almost imperceptible for the majority of patients.

🔹 Some people may experience a slight tingling or muscle contraction sensation , but this is fleeting and very bearable .

🔹 Compared to more invasive techniques like injections or cosmetic surgery, aculifting is much gentler , without noticeable side effects, and does not require any anesthesia .

What is Chinese Facelift?

The Chinese facelift is perfect for those looking for a natural method to firm and tone facial skin.

This technique combines acupressure and specific massages to stimulate facial muscles and improve blood circulation. It may also include the use of jade rollers or gua sha.

This facelift not only offers beauty but also relaxation and comfort for the face and, by extension, general relaxation.

Here is the 3-step process of a Chinese facelift session, as described to us by Fleur Otdjian , practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine and co-founder of Nuence-mtc:

• Energy acupressure to reduce wrinkles: This involves using acupressure to reduce the appearance of wrinkles. No needles are used. In our previous article, "Acupressure Guide," you'll find all the practical details you need to perform these treatments at home.

• Reduction of wrinkles by suction cups : it is a gentle and light smoothing promoting skin microcirculation.

• Tuina facial massage : this is a massage that relies on working, through massage and acupressure, on specific acupressure points allowing an energetic rebalancing of the entire face. This practice targets the energetic circulation of the face and neck. It is known for its natural anti-wrinkle effects , toning the skin , improving blood circulation , draining the lymph , and promoting cellular regeneration . More details on this ancestral practice are revealed in our previous article on Tuina massage.

When to use it?

There is no age limit for starting aculifting or acupressure; these natural methods can be used without any problem for young people under 30. The practitioner's diagnosis will determine the frequency of the sessions. Generally, you should start with a series of at least 3 to 5 sessions, and six to eight sessions in close succession to achieve good results: brighter, more supple, and more toned skin, and reduced wrinkles.

For regular maintenance, four or five sessions per year is a good pace. We recommend using them at each change of energy season.

The Chinese facelift, on the other hand, can be very suitable for a beauty treatment in a single session, to treat yourself and make you feel good.

To conclude

Aculifting and Chinese facelifts are not simply aesthetic treatments, and they do not seek to erase the signs of aging, but to accompany them with grace. They reveal a vibrant, aligned beauty, nourished by the body's energy.

These are invitations to slow down, to listen to your body, to restore harmony between the inner and outer. In a world that values ​​speed and immediate results, choosing a natural and energetic method means choosing self-respect. So… are you ready to try a gentle, painless, and natural facelift method?