The thread embedding weight loss injection should be sterilized for no more than 15 needles at a time.

It was reported in Taichung City that a woman surnamed Chen had about 1,500 thread embedding needles for weight loss over a year, which caused more than 10 wounds on her body to fester and even caused cellulitis, and she almost died. Chinese medicine practitioners said that thread embedding is one of the popular weight loss methods in recent years, but because it is an invasive treatment, the preparation process of the injection needs to be particularly cautious to avoid bacterial infection, and patients should also be well cared for after thread embedding to avoid low resistance and increased risk of infection.

Chinese medicine practitioner Chen Chaozong said that the main link that may cause bacterial infection during thread embedding for weight loss is the preparation process of the injection, which may be caused by bacterial contamination due to incomplete disinfection or non-sterile space.

Chinese medicine practitioner Chen Chaozong said that the main reason for bacterial infection after Chinese medicine thread embedding weight loss is that the catgut embedded in the body is neglected in the preparation process of connecting it with the needle tube, resulting in contamination of bacteria and increasing the risk of infection.

Even though the preparation process for the injection is performed in a sterile space and the catheter implantation instruments and process are disinfected with alcohol, the patient may still experience local redness, swelling, inflammation and infection after the injection. The possible reasons are the patient's incomplete post-injection care and poor resistance.

Correct care principles for thread embedding weight loss:

• The wound tape can be removed 1 hour after surgery.

• You can take a shower 2 hours after the operation, but still be careful to prevent the wound from being directly immersed in water.

• You can take a bath 3 days after the operation.

• You can take a hot spring bath one week after the operation.

In addition to people with poor resistance who are not suitable for thread embedding for weight loss, people with impaired coagulation function, pregnant women, and people with diabetes and kidney disease should also not undergo thread embedding treatment.

As for the report about a woman surnamed Chen in Taichung City who received 55 acupuncture sessions in a year, with 20 to 30 needles inserted each time, Chinese medicine practitioner Chen Chaozong said that this number is too many. Usually, 10 to 15 needles should be inserted each time. The effect of a single acupuncture session can last for about half a month, and the shortest frequency of acupuncture is once a week.

Chinese medicine practitioner Chen Chaozong said that thread embedding for weight loss can only be regarded as an auxiliary therapy, and the main method of treating obesity is still based on Chinese medicine conditioning and diet control. People still need to fully communicate and consult with a qualified Chinese medicine practitioner before treatment, and do a good job of postoperative care. If local redness, swelling, inflammation and infection occur 2 to 3 days after surgery, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible to avoid serious sequelae.

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