Beauty Medicine

Acupuncture Injection Therapy 

In my continuous effort to find the most effective and highest quality products for my practice, I have discovered the European made body sculpting products.   

I have been getting great results in my clinic and my clients are very pleased with this product line.  

Would you like to have beautiful skin naturally without the use of toxic chemicals, botulism or expensive plastic surgery? 

At the Institute of Alternative Medicine, Dr. Brian N. Hardy has been trained in special needling techniques to restore your youthful beauty, promote healthy skin and increase skin longevity.

The injection is done, by using very thin hypodermic needles, with special preparations of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and homeopathic medicines into acupuncture points.  

The needles used in acupuncture injection therapy, like acupuncture needles, are very fine.  

So worry not, the injections are often completely painless 

Acupuncture injection therapy uses small needles to inject miniature amounts  

of natural remedies into acupuncture points or into the skin. 

These techniques allow for slow assimilation of the natural medicinal products  

into the bodies cellular matrix.  

This powerful treatment is similar to and based on the principles practiced in Europe.   

Until recently this amazing treatment was unavailable in the United States. 

Acupuncture injection therapy stimulates your body’s own healing mechanisms speeding up the process of injury recovery and in the case of anti-aging, natural rejuvenation/repair.   

Acupuncture injection therapy also allows the practitioner to melt fat, shape tissues and eliminate cellulite, reduce pain and inflammation; all with SAFE natural remedies.  

The greatest aspect of Acupuncture injection therapy is that there is no down-time from surgery and no recovery time necessary.  

Who would benefit from this procedure?

Anyone who wants to delay the process of aging and wants to look and feel younger should consider facial beauty and body rejuvenation applications. There is a variety of conditions where this technique can also be used including: 

Where are these injections given? 

Most people - especially those who are apprehensive about injections because they may have had a bad experience with injections in their childhood - are surprised how easily and quickly these injections are given.  

In fact, these injections cannot be compared with the ‘usual’ injections given in conventional medicine. They are not as painful as a ‘normal’ injection because the needle used is very fine and the amount injected is very small. Indeed, they look more like little pinpricks. Most of them are given into or just under the skin; others are given into specific acupuncture points.  

One does not give the injections arbitrarily, but the injections are administered in carefully chosen spots. The place where Dr. Hardy injects the product is as important as the product itself.  

Injections around joints are also common as are injection into the skin for facial beauty and body rejuvenation enhancements. 

If facial rejuvenation is desired then several injections will be given to the acupuncture points on face, and so on. So in most cases, several little injections are given in a specific zone (or in several areas) of the body at each session. 

Are there disadvantages?
 
There are disadvantages that you should be aware of. Since the products used in Acupuncture injection therapy are diluted, they are not as ‘strong’ as conventional medication (e.g. painkillers, cortisone, Botox®), and so they are not as effective in the short term.  

This means that you may need several sessions before any result is observed. And if you have had problems for several months or even years, it means looking for deeper causes and working on these.  

When you realize that these products are natural products that do not show any major side effects, you will be motivated to be more patient than usual. In the long run, however, the results of this form of natural medicine can be longer lasting because your physician tries to work on a deeper level since the products used stimulate the body’s natural healing responses.  

What about the safety and efficacy of this technique?
 
It is clear that when Dr. Hardy uses Acupuncture injection therapy, he will always do so according to the latest technical standards. That is his duty as a medical professional. This includes a correct injection technique, and of course the use of sterile disposable material.  

The latter means that the needle has never been in contact with any other patient and that any transmission of disease (e.g. hepatitis, AIDS) is impossible. This should give you confidence in the safety of the techniques.  

Additionally Dr. Hardy has been trained and certified in acupuncture injection therapy and  

cosmetic acupuncture. 

It is true that most vials only have low concentrations of plant and other natural extracts. As a result, serious side effects are excluded.  

There is no reason to worry or be concerned about this type of therapy. Additionally, the vials used in Acupuncture injection therapy are manufactured by companies that can guarantee the production quality of their products. Most of the vials used for injection are made in Europe and are submitted to very strict quality control regulations and systems.  

The Europeans are famous for being definitive in this matter. In other words, both the technique and the products match today’s standards of quality and safety. 

Can I do Acupuncture injection therapy if I had botox and/or other cosmetic procedures such as a surgical facelift?

Yes, Acupuncture injection therapy will help maintain the effectiveness of botox, so it will save you a couple injections per year. If you have had traditional cosmetic surgery Acupuncture injection therapy will help by keeping the tissues rejuvenated.

Can Acupuncture injection therapy help with scars?

Yes, Acupuncture injection therapy works extremely well to soften and smooth their appearance. 

What is the course of treatment?

The course of treatment begins with an examination. In addition, other factors are taken into consideration such as weight or other health issues. A holistic plan will be put in place in order to maximize the results of the treatments.  

For example, in the case of Aesthetic treatments (facial beauty and body rejuvenation applications), most patients experience noticeable changes within the first few visits, but 8 to 10 visits may be necessary to achieve the complete desired results depending upon what is being treated. 

Treatments are generally given one to two times weekly for best results.  

Each individual will respond different to the treatment depending on their age and lifestyle.  

For long-lasting results a maintenance therapy is recommended based on 3-4 sessions once or twice a year or 1 session every 2-3 months. 

Facial & Neck Treatment 

Treatment of face and neck wrinkles 

Skin Tone Improvement 

Local Treatment of skin aging 

These active ingredients may be classified in 3 groups: 

ü      Herbal and mineral remedies – These remedies have been selected in order to act as a detoxifier of the skin matrix. 

ü      Enzymes and intermediates of the Krebs cycle – These remedies stimulate the physiological mechanism of the cellular respiration cycle. 

ü      Biological substrates – These remedies act to target the organs and as supporters of the endogenous production of the structural components of the skin tissue. 

Stimulation of connective tissue metabolism 

• This treatment supports the collagen’s physiological function, as the biological substrate acts as a supporter of the endogenous production of collagen. 
• This treatment shows a “flattening” effect on wrinkles, that improves as the treatment’s goes on; this effect is due to a better metabolism on the area of application and not to a filling activity effect (such as fillers). 
• FDA approved – All Natural 
• No Drug Interactions 
• No level of toxicity 
• Sessions: The recommendation is 1-2 session’s per week for 5-7 weeks, the sessions may continue as long as improvement is seen. 
  

Collagen Treatment 

Skin Tone Improvement 

Treatment of face and neck wrinkles 

Stimulation of connective tissue metabolism 

• This treatment supports the collagen’s physiological function, as the biological substrate acts as a supporter of the endogenous production of collagen. 
• This treatment shows a “flattening” effect on wrinkles, that improves as the treatment’s goes on; this effect is due to a better metabolism on the area of application and not to a filling activity effect (such as fillers). 
• FDA approved – All Natural   
• No Drug Interactions 
• No level of toxicity 
• Sessions: The recommendation is 1-2 session’s per week for 5-7 weeks, the sessions may continue as long as improvement is seen.

Adiposity Treatment 

Localized Body Fat 

• FDA approved – All Natural   
• No Drug Interactions 
• No level of toxicity 
• Sessions: The recommendation is 1 session per week for 5-7 weeks, the sessions may continue as long as improvement is seen. 

Breast Toning 

• FDA approved – All Natural   
• No Drug Interactions 
• No level of toxicity 
• Sessions: The recommendation is 1 session per week for 5-7 weeks, the sessions may continue as long as improvement is seen. 

Cellulite 

• FDA approved – All Natural   
• No Drug Interactions 
• No level of toxicity 
• Sessions: The recommendation is 1 session per week for 5-7 weeks, the sessions may continue as long as improvement is seen. 

Tissue Tone  

Saggy Skin 

Skin Tone Improvement 

Tissue Revitalization 

Lifting of large area’s of the body (arms, legs, chest, abdomen) 

Firming of the Buttock Region 

• FDA approved – All Natural   
• No Drug Interactions 
• No level of toxicity 
• Sessions: The recommendation is 1 session per week for 5-7 weeks, the sessions may continue as long as improvement is seen.