Acupuncturist Siamak Shirazi claims that cosmetic acupuncture can take years off your face. It helps to eliminate fine lines and makes the deeper lines look softer. It can also help to minimize dark circles, puffy eyes, double chin, sagging skin, and dropping eyelids. He says cosmetic acupuncture works by increasing collagen production and also tones the muscles under the facial muscles which makes your face look tighter.

It is not as dramatic as facial surgery but he says people will definitely notice the difference. Ten treatments in the space of five weeks is what is required and he says you should start seeing the difference after about five treatments. The package costs about $1,500.00.

We'd be interested in hearing from other acupuncturists (and any people who've tried it) about the validity of these claims.