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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in addressing wrinkles?

    <p>Gently pulling the skin outward to SI18</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.

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