Acupuncture treatment does not require any home preparation or special preparation. Upon arriving at the clinic, the physician will first determine the areas where the needles will be inserted. After disinfecting the areas, a very thin (approximately 0.2 mm thick) disposable sterile medical needle is inserted into the upper layer of the skin. The thickness of the needle is similar to that of a dark hair.
During a treatment, a maximum of 10-15 needles are inserted, which cause no significant discomfort: there may be a mild tingling sensation or warmth. The acupuncture treatment takes approximately forty minutes, from skin disinfection to needle removal.