Q Isn't fire acupuncture dangerous? I am worried about scarring or side effects.
A Fire acupuncture is a safe treatment method when performed by a professional Korean medicine doctor. Since the high-temperature stimulation is instantaneous, temporary redness or small dot marks may remain after the procedure, but these usually disappear within a few days to a few weeks. Permanent scarring is rare, and the risk of side effects is minimized when an experienced doctor accurately controls the depth and angle.
Detailed Answer
Fire acupuncture is a procedure in which the tip of a needle is heated to a high temperature and then rapidly inserted. Because the stimulation time is very short (approximately 0.1 seconds), tissue damage is minimized. Temporary redness or fine dot marks may occur after the procedure, but they usually disappear within 1 to 2 weeks. The risk of permanent scarring or nerve damage is extremely low when performed by a skilled doctor who maintains the precise location and depth. If you have a skin infection, a tendency to bleed, or diabetic neuropathy, you must disclose this information before the procedure to have your suitability assessed.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
Fire acupuncture is a traditional Korean medicine treatment that uses thermal stimulation to warm and facilitate the flow of meridians. It directly disperses hardened phlegm and blood stasis and strongly promotes the circulation of Qi and blood within the meridians. It is an active method for dissolving hardened phlegm and blood stasis remaining in the chronic phase of calcific tendinitis, following the absorption phase. At Dongjedang, we enhance safety by first confirming the location of the calcification using ultrasound, setting the precise insertion depth and angle, and then performing the procedure. We ensure a thorough explanation and consent process before the procedure.
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