Acupuncture treatment is performed on different areas: face, neck, chest, abdomen, and limbs.

Treatment by location. Different parts of the body also have different manifestations of obesity. The following is an introduction to the treatment of obesity in different parts. 1. Facial obesity. [Acupoints for treatment] The face is mainly traversed by the Yangming and Shaoyang meridians. Facial weight loss often uses acupoints of the Yangming and Shaoyang meridians, combined with acupoints at the distal end of the meridian. The main purpose is to treat the root cause. (1) First group: Chengjiang, Yingxiang, Sibai, Jiache, Taiyang, Shenting and other acupoints are used to treat facial obesity. Zusanli and Yinlingquan are added to strengthen the spleen and stomach and reduce appetite.

(2) Second group: Local acupoints such as Dicang, Chengqi, Xiaguan, Daying, Yintang, etc., combined with Fenglong to dispel phlegm and dampness, and Diji to strengthen the spleen. The two groups of acupoints are needled alternately. 2. Obesity of the neck. [Acupoints for treatment] The neck is traversed by the Yang meridians of the hand and foot. The commonly used acupoints are mainly the Taiyang and Shaoyang meridians. (1) First group: Yifeng, Quepen, Renying, Futu. (2) Second group: Fengchi, Fengfu, Dazhui. The two groups of acupoints are needled alternately. 3. Obesity of the upper limbs and shoulders. [Acupoints for treatment] The upper limbs and shoulders are mainly traversed by the three Yin and three Yang meridians of the hand.

Weight loss in this area often focuses on the Yangming and Taiyang meridians. (1) First group: Hegu, Shousanli, Bibiao, Jianyu. (2) Second group: Neiguan, Quchi, Tianzong, Jianlao. The two groups of acupoints are needled alternately. 4. Obesity in the waist and back. [Acupoints for treatment] The waist and back are mainly traversed by the Du meridian and the Foot Taiyang meridian. Acupoints of these two meridians are often selected for weight loss in the waist and back. (1) First group: Geshu, Ganshu, Danshu, Pishu, Weishu. (2) Second group: Shenshu, Yaoyangguan, Dachangshu, Cilao. The two groups of acupoints are needled alternately.

5. Abdominal obesity. [Acupoints for treatment]Abdominal obesity is often caused by an overactive spleen and stomach, excessive appetite, and intake of too much rich and greasy food, resulting in the formation of fat; or by spleen and stomach deficiency, poor digestion, and accumulation of dampness and phlegm. Acupoints on the spleen and stomach meridians in the abdomen are commonly used for treatment. (1) First group: Huaroumen, Daheng, Liangmen, Tanzhong. (2) Second group: Zhongwan, Tianshu, Fujie, Qihai. The two groups of acupoints are needled alternately. 6. Obesity of the arms and lower limbs. [Acupoints for treatment]The lower limbs are traversed by the three Yin and three Yang meridians of the foot.

Because the Yang meridians have abundant Qi and blood, draining the Yang meridians and tonifying the Yin meridians can achieve a weight loss effect. The Yangming and Taiyang meridians are commonly used acupoints. (1) First group: Chengfu, Yinmen, Weizhong, Chengshan, Sanyinjiao, Yongquan. (2) Second group: Xuehai, Yanglingquan, Zusanli, Fenglong, Taixi. The two groups of acupoints are needled alternately. Dermal acupuncture weight loss method. Dermal acupuncture is a method of shallow needling with cluster needles. It is a method of preventing and treating diseases by tapping a certain part of the human body surface with a bundle of multiple short stainless steel needles. The twelve cutaneous regions are closely related to the human body's meridians and internal organs.

Dermal acupuncture, by tapping the skin, can regulate the functions of the internal organs and meridians, promoting the body's recovery to normal. [Principle] Dermal acupuncture is derived from ancient techniques such as semi-puncture, superficial puncture, and fine puncture. The treatment of diseases with dermal acupuncture is primarily based on the theory of skin regions in meridian theory. By tapping the skin with dermal needles, the needles act on the internal organs through the collateral vessels, collateral vessels, and main meridians, adjusting the deficiency and excess of the internal organs, harmonizing qi and blood, unblocking the meridians, and balancing yin and yang to achieve the therapeutic purpose. From the perspective of modern medicine, this relates to the essential connection between the skin regions and positive reactions on both sides of the spine and the internal organs.

This may be related to segmental nerve innervation, as sensory nerve fibers from a particular visceral organ and sensory nerve fibers from a certain area of ​​skin and muscle both enter the same spinal cord segment. Internal organs and the body surface may be interconnected through this pathway, with the participation of nerves and body fluids. Therefore, in treating obesity, stimulating reflex zones on the body surface can regulate visceral function and increase fat metabolism. [Acupuncture Points] Located on both sides of the spine, 1.5 cun lateral to the posterior midline, along the Bladder Meridian of Foot Taiyang.

The Foot Yangming Stomach Meridian runs from Tianshu (ST25) directly down to the pubic symphysis; and from Zusanli (ST36) directly down to Jiexi (ST41). [Procedure] The practitioner fixes the end of the needle handle in the palm, with the thumb on top and the index finger below, the remaining fingers forming a fist to hold the needle handle. After routine skin disinfection, the needle tip is aligned with the tapping site. Using wrist strength, the needle tip is vertically tapped onto the skin, immediately springing back, repeating this process. Tap sequentially from top to bottom with relatively strong stimulation 3-5 times, using slightly greater wrist strength and impact during tapping; the patient will experience mild pain.

The tapping should continue until the skin becomes flushed and slightly bleeds, once daily or every other day. Before the procedure, carefully inspect the needles; any needles with hooks, defects, or uneven tips must be repaired immediately. After tapping, disinfect the local skin with alcohol and keep the acupuncture site clean to prevent infection. This method is not suitable for patients with local skin trauma or ulcers. When tapping, the needle tip must be perpendicular downwards, avoiding angled, hooked, or prying motions to reduce pain. When tapping along the meridian, generally tap once every 1 cm, repeating 8-16 times.