(5) Maximizing Acupuncture Beauty: Best Practices for Facial Acupuncture

(1) Needle Selection Needles used for acupuncture beauty are mostly made of stainless steel. Since facial and ear acupoints are commonly selected for acupuncture beauty, which have shallow skin and muscles, it is recommended to use needles that are not too long, with a needle body length of 0.5-2 inches. (2) Positioning For acupuncture on facial acupoints, the client can be in a lying or sitting position. If possible, lying position is preferred as it is more comfortable and durable, and can help prevent or reduce the occurrence of fainting during the treatment. In addition, before acupuncture, a proper explanation should be given to first-time clients to help them understand the common knowledge of acupuncture and alleviate any nervousness, so as to achieve better treatment results. (3) Disinfection Needles can be sterilized by boiling or high-pressure sterilization. They can also be soaked in 75% alcohol for 30 minutes and then dried before use. After selecting the acupoints on the skin, it is generally recommended to first disinfect with 1% iodine solution, and then use 75% alcohol to remove the iodine. The operator's fingers should also be disinfected to prevent infection. They can be washed with soap and water first, then wiped with 75% alcohol after drying. (4) Pay attention to the angle and depth of needle insertion Since the facial muscles are not very rich, it is generally suitable to insert the needle at an oblique angle. The needle body should be tilted at a 45-degree angle to the skin or along the skin, with a 15-degree