Connective Tissue Regeneration

 

In addition to facial techniques treatments, or instead of, a session in neck and shoulder tension or a series of breast or body sessions after surgery or extensive weight change might be desirable. 

 

Breast augmentation often leaves the tissue and skin feeling very stiff and numb. The connective tissue can be thoroughly worked and stimulated in order to begin regeneration and awakening of nerves in the area, plus providing greater elasticity.

 

I work with the meridians and acupuncture points as I gently stimulate each individual muscle, and hence the nerves in the area of dysfunction. 

 

Connective tissue techniques can be especially beneficial in the treatment of scar tissue adherence after surgery, including plastic surgery.

 

 

 

 

 

Log on to www.StanleyRosenberg.com /ALT-English.pdf  to read more about  Facial Symmetry Technique: ALT.

 

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Scandinavian Facial Symmetry Technique: ALT

 

Like it or not, our faces are powerful calling cards. We communicate many things about ourselves; lifestyle, diet, the manner we handle stress, neck or shoulder pain, happiness quotient and other emotions, self-confidence in our faces. In other words, both who we are and how we feel.

 

And already as young adults we begin to lose the symmetry in our faces. We tense in our jaws raising one side of the mouth more than the other. Our chins become lumpy like orange peel when we harden our mouths in anger. We develop furrows between our eyes and one eye begins to look smaller than the other. Our noses start to appear to be off center. Maybe in addition we are already at a young age beginning to get dark circles under the eyes and puffiness indicating a buildup of toxins.

 

This is the only non-surgical facial technique which addresses the lack of symmetry. And the younger one begins to do something with these problems, the longer one can offset the more unattractive aspects of the aging process.

 

The Scandinavian Facial Symmetry Technique: ALT,  stimulates tissue, muscles, and facial nerves. It is a gentle form of connective tissue massage where 78 of the 97 muscles of the face and neck are thoroughly palpated in order to relax and revitalize them. In addition, there is work on the energy meridians, blood circulation and the cranial nerves. This is done with neither the use of machines nor acupuncture needles, but rather labor-intensive handiwork which demands both manual dexterity and a thorough knowledge of anatomy.

 

Though it is possible to book individual sessions for a single problem such as tension around and between the eyes, the basic Scandinavian Facial Symmetry: ALT protocol consists of 6 one-hour sessions. In the first session the connective tissue is loosened and the meridians in the face, throat and neck are treated. In the second session, the focus is on the forehead and eye area.  The third session involves a thorough treatment of the cheek and nasal area, including a slight repositioning the malar fat pads of the cheeks which can result improving the odd hollows and jowls.

Text Box: SYMMETRY IN THE FACE IS VERY DIFFICULT TO ACHIEVE : See how facial muscles can tense on one side. A lopsided or droopy appearance is created by this tension. Look at the asymmetrical eyes and also the crooked line of the mouth. Try looking in the mirror yourself and evaluate what you see. Also notice on your own face where you see lumpiness from fluid retention or tension. Text Box: Read more about non-surgical facial technique, ALT, on the News Articles section. Text Box: ALT Gives Healthier Skin The skin has three layers. The outer layer (H = epidermis) consists of skin cells. The cells (C = stratum basale) furthest down in this layer are living cells. These cells divide and multiply quickly and the new cells move up toward the surface. These cells die on the way up and are, in the end, washed away or scraped off. Both the middle layer (L = corium) and the deepest layer (U = subcutis) of the skins three layers consist of connective tissue. They consist of different types of living cells, collagen and elastic fibers and a gel substance. In the middle layer there are many small blood vessels (B), which send nourishment to the skin cells of the outer layer. Tension in the middle layer can squeeze these small blood vessels and hamper nutrients from reaching the living skin cells of the outer layer. Cells become dried out and the skin grows to appear dull and lifeless.

The fourth treatment takes the mouth area and the jaw muscles. The  fifth treatment is for the chin and throat area. The sixth treatment concentrates on the biggest problem area for the individual while reinforcing the previous five treatments working allover the face and throat with the connective tissue to give a greater sense of wholeness for the entire face.

 

These are relaxing sessions, after which the client feels refreshed, clear headed but full of a sense of inner calm. The skin glows after a session. If there were previously numb patches on the face, there is often a tingling sensation as nerves come more to life. Healing is often accelerated after surgery. A surprising side effect of these treatments has been that some clients with allergies or sinus problems notice an improvement in their condition.

 

 
Text Box: Note: ALT is excellent after facial or surgery of any kind in order to reawaken numb patches and even out lumps which come from fluid retention and scar adherence.

These techniques were developed by my mentor Stanley Rosenberg, founder of the Rosenberg Institute of Denmark. He named them A.L.T. which stands for the Danish phrase “ansigtsløftnings teknik,” which translates to face-lifting technique.

 

As an experienced Clinician in musculoskeletal techniques, I can say that everyone experiences an improvement in the symmetry of the face plus the overall tone of the face. You will be surprised by how many people  begin to ask you about what you have done to yourself, “have you changed your hair, have you lost weight”....or as one client reported being asked again and again after her third, fourth, and fifth session, “Are you in love, because you are just glowing!”

 

A session costs $90 plus tax and lasts about 75 minutes.