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What is the primary concern when treating patients with severe migraine headaches?
What is the primary concern when treating patients with severe migraine headaches?
Why should cosmetic acupuncture on the face be avoided initially?
Why should cosmetic acupuncture on the face be avoided initially?
What is the recommended sequence of treatment for patients with severe migraine headaches?
What is the recommended sequence of treatment for patients with severe migraine headaches?
What is the ultimate goal of the recommended treatment sequence?
What is the ultimate goal of the recommended treatment sequence?
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What happens when cosmetic acupuncture is performed on the face?
What happens when cosmetic acupuncture is performed on the face?
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When is it suitable to consider cosmetic acupuncture for patients with severe migraine headaches?
When is it suitable to consider cosmetic acupuncture for patients with severe migraine headaches?
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What is the importance of obtaining informed consent from patients with migraines?
What is the importance of obtaining informed consent from patients with migraines?
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Why should patients with mild migraines be treated differently than those with severe migraines?
Why should patients with mild migraines be treated differently than those with severe migraines?
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What happens when cosmetic acupuncture is performed on the face of a patient with unmanaged severe migraine headaches?
What happens when cosmetic acupuncture is performed on the face of a patient with unmanaged severe migraine headaches?
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What is the primary benefit of the recommended sequence of treatment for patients with severe migraine headaches?
What is the primary benefit of the recommended sequence of treatment for patients with severe migraine headaches?
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Study Notes
Migraine Management and Cosmetic Acupuncture
- Patients with severe migraine headaches require effective condition management to prevent triggering attacks.
- Treating the migraine is essential before performing cosmetic acupuncture on the face.
- Cosmetic acupuncture on the face can trigger a migraine attack by increasing Qi and blood circulation to the head.
- Symptoms must improve before performing cosmetic acupuncture to ensure safe and successful treatment.
- Proper treatment sequence: manage migraine symptoms first, then perform cosmetic acupuncture.
Migraine Headaches and Cosmetic Acupuncture
- For patients with severe migraine headaches, effective management of the condition is crucial.
- Treating the migraine is a priority, as cosmetic acupuncture on the face can trigger an attack by increasing Qi and blood circulation to the head.
- Cosmetic acupuncture should only be performed once migraine symptoms have improved.
- This sequential approach ensures both effective condition management and successful cosmetic acupuncture.
- Patients who have not experienced a severe migraine attack within three months may be suitable candidates for cosmetic acupuncture.
- For patients experiencing mild migraines (once a month), cosmetic acupuncture can be performed in conjunction with migraine treatment.
- Informed consent is essential, clearly outlining potential trigger risks even with combined treatment and ensuring patient consent.
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Learn how to effectively treat migraine headaches and sequence cosmetic acupuncture for optimal results. Understand the importance of managing migraine symptoms before performing cosmetic acupuncture on the face.
