Botox or laser surgery aren’t necessarily required to reduce signs of aging like wrinkles and undereye bags. Dr. Huang Amin of Taiwan’s Zhenhuan Chinese Medicine Clinic combines Western medicine’s concepts surrounding bones and fascia with the facial qi and energy and blood concept of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for a holistic approach that eliminates wrinkles and undereye bags through a “4D facial structure adjustment.”
Skin aging is not the result of one unique factor on the epidermis. Dr. Huang believes there are three layers involved. The first is the loss of muscle and soft tissue, the second is poor blood circulation, and the third is poor facial bone structure. Among them, poor facial bone structure is key. Good bone support provides a good foundation for better blood circulation. Although the bones of the skull comprise a stable structure, there must also be certain gaps to allow the bones to move. As we age, the bones become sticky and tight, and they also collapse inward, making the deep fascia less elastic and worsening the distribution of the entire blood circulation pattern, followed by uneven muscle distribution, dull skin, and enlarged pores.
