Cosmetic Dry Needling: Using Acupuncture for Cosmetic Gains for Those Not Trained in Traditional Acupuncture Theory

By Anthony Kingston

From the Best Selling authors of Holistic Microneedling and Holistic Cosmetic Acupuncture.

Anthony and Kamila were instrumental in the development of Cosmetic Acupuncture in the Western world. After setting up the first specialist Cosmetic Acupuncture clinic in the Southern hemisphere they went on to demonstrate their innovative techniques on National Television and have spent over 2 decades teaching practitioners across the world.

This book offers the ability for those not trained in Traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture to deliver these wonderful cosmetic techniques to their clients.

Specifically designed for doctors, nurses, dentists, chiropractors, physiotherapists, and massage and beauty therapists who are qualified in skin penetration and dry needling.

The book draws on Anthony's 20-year career teaching ancient traditional beauty techniques to audiences across 3 continents. The book is a complete manual with scientific explanations and full illustrated guides to allow you to instantly incorporate these techniques into your clinic.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Anthony Kingston
• Release date: Jan 30, 2023
• ISBN: 9798215371916

Anthony Kingston

Anthony spent 5 years studying Traditional Chinese Medicine at University before travelling repeatedly to Asia to rediscover the beauty secret of ancient China. He later started a clinic in Australia specialising in these techniques. At the time these techniques were relatively unknown and they created quite a stir when the clinic appeared on Prime time TV as an innovative new approach to beauty.Anthony has demonstrated many of his skin needling techniques on National television and has repeatedly written articles for a variety of general interest and scientific publications.He holds a BSc in acupuncture and complementary medicine and an MSc in herbal pharmacology. When he is not teaching he divides his time between London where he is the skin needling consultant for BABTAC the largest beauty association in the UK. He currently lives in Australia with his 3 young children.For more information about Anthony or White Lotus please visit www.whitelotusbeauty.com

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Cosmetic Dry Needling

Using Acupuncture for Cosmetic Gains for those not trained in Traditional Acupuncture theory

Anthony Kingston with Kamila Kingston

Copyright © 2022 by Anthony Kingston

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording or otherwise, without prior written permission of the copyright owner. Nor can it be circulated in any form of binding or cover other than that in which it is published and without similar condition including this condition being imposed on a subsequent purchaser.

Cover design by Anthony Kingston©

Original illustrations/ Photographs by Anthony Kingston©

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Important Points On The Face

Chapter 1: How Does Cosmetic Dry Needling Work?

Does FCA Achieve Its Results Through Increasing Collagen Induction And Microcirculation?

Research On Deeper Needling And Alternative Mechanisms Of Action

Subcision For Scarring

Chapter 2: Prior To Treatment

Packages Of Treatment And Treatment Timing

Pre-Treatment Advice For The Client

Key Cautions And Contra Indications

Chapter 3: Facial Needling Techniques

Guiding Principles Of Facial Needling

Types Of Needles

Needle Retention Times

The Key Techniques Used In Facial Dry Needling

Threading

Subcision

Lifting And Pinning

Intradermal Acupuncture Needles

Acupuncture Points And Ashi Points

Lip Enhancement

The Use Of Distal Points

Chapter 4: Step By Step Instructions For Specific Cosmetic Issues

Sagging Neck And Neck Lines

Marionette Lines (Vertical Lines From The Chin To The Corner Of The Mouth)

Mouth Frown Lines (Vertical Lines Next To The Mouth)

Nasolabial Folds (The Corner Of The Nose To The Corner Of The Mouth)

Sagging Cheeks

Vertical Lip Lines (Vertical Lines Above And Below The Mouth)

Horizontal Lines Below The Eye

Bags Below The Eyes

Crow’s Feet

Horizontal Lines On The Bridge Of The Nose

Frown Lines (Vertical Lines Between The Eyebrows)

Drooping Eyelids

Forehead Lines (Horizontal Lines Across The Forehead)

Chapter 5: Aftercare

Post Treatment Procedure

Chapter 6: Complementary Treatments

Why Use Complementary Treatments?

When To Use Complementary Treatments?

Acupressure

Jade Rollers

Jade Gua Sha

Cosmetic Cupping

Micro-Needle Rollers

Summary Of The Order Of Treatment

Appendixes

Appendix A: Products Used During Treatments

Appendix B: Other Publications By The Author

References

Introduction

Anthony and Kamila founded White Lotus Cosmetic Acupuncture in Brisbane Australia in 2007. At the time it was the only specialist cosmetic acupuncture clinic in Australia and one of only several in the world.

The clinic was the result of many years of studying and practicing in Australia, China, Malaysia, and Singapore. This course is the result of their combined 30 years of practicing and teaching the ancient beauty rituals of the Far East to audiences all around the world.

This passion and teaching have spurned a global business that provides education and equipment to share the ancient cosmetic secrets of China in clinics and homes across the world.

The book is very specifically