Question 1

What kind of procedure is lipolysis pharmacopuncture?

Accepted Answer

This is a procedure in which a pharmacopuncture solution, selected based on a traditional Korean medicine diagnosis, is injected into areas requiring treatment such as the abdomen, upper arms, or thighs. Pharmacopuncture is a treatment method that combines acupuncture with herbal medicine stimulation, and the ingredients and dosage used vary depending on the patient's condition and the purpose of the procedure.

Question 2

Which areas can be treated?

Accepted Answer

It can be applied to areas where you are concerned about localized body lines, such as the abdomen, flanks, upper arms, thighs, and calves. The exact application area and dosage will be determined after checking fat distribution, skin condition, and allergy history.

Question 3

Can I see results with just a single treatment?

Accepted Answer

The changes felt after the procedure and the number of sessions required vary depending on an individual's body type, fat distribution, lifestyle habits, and the area treated. This program is not a procedure that guarantees total body weight loss; it is intended for localized body contouring, and it is recommended to combine it with a proper diet and exercise.

Question 4

Can I return to my daily routine immediately after the procedure?

Accepted Answer

In most cases, you can return to your daily activities immediately. However, you may experience soreness, tenderness, swelling, bruising, itching, or minor bleeding at the procedure site, and bruising may persist for 1 to 2 weeks depending on the individual. Clinical studies on pharmacopuncture have primarily reported reactions such as localized pain, bleeding, and bruising.

Question 5

Are there any matters I must inform you of before the procedure?

Accepted Answer

Please inform the medical staff in advance if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, are breastfeeding, taking anticoagulants, have a bleeding disorder, severe allergies, skin infections, diabetes, or an immune disorder. Those who have had an allergic reaction to injection or pharmacopuncture ingredients must also have a prior consultation.

Question 6

What is thread embedding therapy?

Accepted Answer

This is a traditional Korean medicine procedure that involves inserting absorbable medical threads into the skin or subcutaneous tissue to provide continuous stimulation to the area. It can be used for facial or body line contouring, as well as for the management of soft tissue and muscles. The specific treatment area and the number of threads used will be determined after a consultation.

Question 7

Do the thread embedding needles remain in the body permanently?

Accepted Answer

PDO thread lifts use medical-grade threads that are gradually absorbed by the body. However, the absorption process and the changes felt after the procedure may vary depending on the type of thread used, the depth of insertion, the treatment area, and the individual's tissue condition.

Question 8

When will the results of the thread embedding therapy become visible?

Accepted Answer

While some individuals may notice tightening or changes in their facial contours immediately after the procedure, it is more common to experience gradual changes as the swelling subsides and the tissues stabilize. We cannot uniformly guarantee specific circumference reduction, the degree of lifting, or the duration of the results.

Question 9

How long is the recovery period for thread embedding therapy?

Accepted Answer

In most cases, you can return to your daily routine on the same day, but pain, bruising, swelling, redness, a feeling of firmness, or tightness at the procedure site may persist for several days. The main adverse reactions reported in studies were also local reactions such as induration, bleeding and bruising, redness, edema, and pain.

Question 10

Are there any cases where electroacupuncture treatment cannot be performed?

Accepted Answer

Individuals using implanted electronic medical devices, such as pacemakers or implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICD), must inform us in advance, and it is generally safer to avoid electroacupuncture. Prior evaluation is also required in cases of unstable arrhythmia, uncontrolled epilepsy, potential pregnancy, areas with significantly reduced sensation, or the presence of skin infections or wounds.

Question 11

General Information

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The treatment method and number of sessions vary depending on the patient's symptoms, age, medical history, current medications, and treatment goals. Please be sure to inform us during your consultation if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, have any allergies, are taking anticoagulants, have a pacemaker, or have a history of recent surgeries or procedures.

If you experience difficulty breathing, generalized hives, severe swelling, persistent bleeding, high fever, sudden changes in sensation or muscle strength, or pain that worsens over time after treatment, please contact the medical staff immediately or seek care at the nearest medical facility.

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