Acupuncture for Facial Muscles and Wrinkles

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What is the recommended method to relax the orbicularis oris muscle?

Puncture ST4 with a direct insertion (correct)
Puncture both ST4 and SI18 with intradermal needles
Puncture SI18 with a supplementary insertion
Puncture ST4 with a slanted insertion

What is the purpose of using SI18 as a supplementary acupuncture point?

To reduce the appearance of wrinkles
To relax the orbicularis oris muscle
To improve the movement of the zygomaticus major muscle (correct)
To relax the zygomaticus major muscle

When should intradermal needles be used along the wrinkles?

When the wrinkles do not disappear after gently pulling the skin outward (correct)
When the wrinkle is shallow
When the patient is experiencing facial pain
When the wrinkle is deep

How should the needles be punctured for deep wrinkles?

<p>From the inside of the wrinkle transverse to outward (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in addressing wrinkles?

<p>Gently pulling the skin outward to SI18 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Acupuncture Points for Facial Relaxation and Movement

To relax the orbicularis oris muscle, use direct insertion at acupuncture point ST4.
To improve movement of the zygomaticus major muscle, use supplementary acupuncture point SI18.

Acupuncture Techniques for Wrinkle Removal

If wrinkles persist after gently pulling the skin outward at point SI18, use intradermal needles along the wrinkles.
For deep wrinkles, puncture needles from the inside of the wrinkle transversely to outward.

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Learn about the specific acupuncture points and techniques to relax facial muscles and reduce wrinkles, including the use of intradermal needles and supplementary points.