Needle size for facial Acupuncture

I don&#39t think there is a "best" size per se, but I think arguably, using thinner needles on the face is advantageous since there is less likelihood for bruising; plus, facial points can be a little more tender so a finer needle could help with patient comfort. Personally, I use .20 x 30 mm most of the time, but I have seen a great many practitioners use .18 and .16 mm diameter needles as well. And depending on the particular system of acupuncture, some will use specific gauges based on whether or not they want to tonify or reduce an area, but I cannot advise on any specifics with that.

Hope that helps.

Hi!

I wasnt asking about a specific statement..I was just wondering :)

thank you,

Needle length really depends on what you are doing. I have seen some people use 15mm needles and some use 30mm length. If you are doing perpendicular insertion in areas with very little flesh, then a shorter needle will probably work better. However, if you are inserting transverse and with some depth, then 30mm should be fine.

15mm needles should be fine for the face. As thin as possible will reduce the risk of bruising. Always use the highest quality needles, too - I use seirin &#39J&#39 type, which I find excellent. Plastic handled (Japanese) needles are possible lighter than metal wound handle (Chinese) ones, so may droop less.