The Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture System is a safe and exciting nontoxic alternative to plastic surgery, Botox injections and other invasive procedures. It is relatively painless and requires no recovery time. The superficial needling technique brings increased energy (qi) and blood flow to the face and can improve or increase the production of collagen and elastin. Over time, fine lines begin to disappear and deep lines get smoother.

Other reported benefits of Mei Zen acupuncture are softer skin, more even skin tones, improved muscle tone and firmer jaw lines. It is also known to reduce and sometimes eliminate rosacea and acne.

Since this system is based on Traditional Chinese Medicine, the patient receives an individualized body treatment along with the Mei Zen protocol to enhance the balancing of qi and address systemic health issues. This holistic approach results in an overall rejuvenating effect of body, mind and spirit. Patients often report reduced depression, less anxiety, better digestion and sleep, and fewer night sweats and hot flashes.

The program focuses on establishing a lifelong path for healthy living, so diet, lifestyle and skincare are also evaluated. The Mei Zen protocol is a series of 10 sessions that occur twice a week for five weeks, followed by monthly or bimonthly maintenance sessions.

The Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture System was developed by Dr. Martha Lucas, Ph.D., LAc. It has been featured and promoted by Dr. Andrew Weil, in O magazine, Good Morning America and others.

Acupuncture Del Soul is located at 330 E. 16th St., in Tucson. For more information, call 520-979-7078 or visit AcupunctureDelSoul.com. See ad,
page 28.