Acupoint embedding for weight loss | Painless body shaping with Traditional Chinese Medicine
Are you a suitable candidate for thread lifting for weight loss? 3-minute quick test.
[✓] BMI ≥ 24 or waist circumference > 80cm (female) / 90cm (male)
[✓] I've tried exercise and dieting, but I still easily regain the weight.
[✓] Often feel tired and have sticky stools
[✓] Localized fat accumulation (abdomen/thighs)
Do you meet two or more of the criteria? Schedule an appointment with a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner for a personalized diagnosis and treatment plan.
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What is thread embedding for weight loss?
Acupoint embedding for weight loss is a long-lasting acupuncture treatment that uses needles to implant absorbable protein threads (PDO/PCL material) or medical-grade catgut sutures into specific acupoints. Through the slow decomposition of the threads within the body (approximately 10-15 days), it continuously stimulates the meridians, achieving the following results:
1. 24-hour metabolism regulation: Activates fat-decomposing enzymes 24 hours a day;
2. Dual regulation of appetite: lowering ghrelin + increasing leptin;
3. Improve body constitution prone to weight gain: Unblock the spleen and stomach meridians and resolve "phlegm and dampness stagnation".
Why is it particularly suitable for weight loss?
Mechanism of action of weight loss thread embedding:
1. Insert protein threads
→ Implanting absorbable medical sutures (PDO/PCL) into specific acupoints
2. Continuous stimulation of acupoints
→ The process of filament decomposition in the body (10-15 days) continuously stimulates the flow of Qi and blood in the meridians.
A. Promotes adrenaline secretion → activates lipase to break down triglycerides
B accelerates fat breakdown → converts fatty acids into energy, reducing storage.
C regulates the enterocerebral axon → affects the hypothalamic satiety center
D suppresses the appetite center → lowers ghrelin and increases leptin sensitivity.
3. Targeting the root causes of obesity from two directions
→ Simultaneously achieves "accelerated fat burning" and "appetite control," fundamentally improving a body type prone to weight gain.
Path of action
Physiological effects
Clinical manifestations
Adrenal system
Increase basal metabolic rate by 15-30%
Increased static fat burning efficiency
Enterocerebral axis regulation
Reduce cravings for high-calorie foods by 45%
Naturally reduce food intake and avoid hunger.
Dual-path collaboration
Waist circumference decrease by 1-2cm
Consume an extra 200-300 calories per day
Scientific evidence shows that the effect peaks 72 hours after thread embedding and lasts for 2 weeks (Journal of Acupuncture Research, 2024).
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From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective: Obesity is a manifestation of "phlegm and dampness stagnation".
Obese body
Key acupoints for thread embedding
conditioning mechanism
*Spleen deficiency with phlegm-dampness type*
Tian Shu + Feng Long + Zu San Li
Strengthens the spleen and removes dampness, eliminates edema.
*Gastric heat and dampness obstruction type*
Quchi + Neiting + Zhongwan
Clears stomach heat and suppresses the urge to overeat.
*Liver stagnation type*
Taichong + Qimen + Daimai
Soothe the liver and regulate qi, break down stress-induced obesity.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory: Soothe the spleen/stomach meridians to resolve phlegm and dampness stagnation.
Improve "prone to weight gain" physique from the root cause
Using methods that strengthen the spleen, regulate qi, and eliminate dampness can help prevent fat and water retention, while also reducing obstacles to weight loss such as cravings, slow metabolism, and decreased physical strength.
Hong Kong's humid climate exacerbates "phlegm and dampness"! Thread embedding and traditional Chinese medicine treatment enhance the effects.
Weight Loss Thread Lifting Q&A
Q: How many treatments are needed to see results? How long do the effects last?
→ A: Timeline of Thread Lifting Weight Loss Effects:
Weeks 1-2: Metabolism begins, appetite decreases + edema subsides.
Weeks 3-4: Peak fat burning; waist circumference decreases by 3-5cm (data from 86% of patients)
Week 6 and above: Physical condition is strengthened; combined with exercise, this can be maintained for more than a year.
*Key point*: 4-6 treatment sessions are required (once every four weeks).
Q: Why do some people fail to have the wire installed?
→ A: Three main reasons:
1. *Lack of lifestyle habits*: Binge eating during the thread embedding period (accounting for 70% of failed cases)
2. *Low sensitivity constitution*: Obesity due to phlegm-dampness stagnation requires the use of traditional Chinese medicine to remove dampness.
3. Inaccurate hole location or poor wire quality
Q: Is it normal to develop bruises and lumps after thread lifting?
→ A: This is a common temporary reaction:
*Bruising*: Bleeding from needle puncture microvessels → Subsides after 72 hours with a warm compress.
*Hard lump*: Slow absorption of the filaments can cause aseptic inflammation → It will disappear naturally in 1-3 months.
Q: Can I exercise after thread lifting?
→ A: Avoid contact with water within 8 hours after thread insertion, and refrain from strenuous exercise (running/swimming) for 3 days. Light walking can promote metabolism.
Q: How painful is it? Can I do it if I'm afraid of pain?
→ A: The pain of the new thread embedding method is less than or equal to that of a mosquito bite. Sensitive individuals can choose to try it on a hypoallergenic area of the abdomen first.
Q: Will my weight rebound after the summer vacation?
→ A: Thread embedding is a "body conditioning tool." Combined with a doctor's "recommended diet" and brisk walking three times a week, it can maintain its effects long-term.
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Physician Qualification
The Hsien Ying TCM team, led by female TCM doctors, all possess registered TCM physician qualifications and undergo regular annual training to enhance their medical treatment knowledge. The doctors are patient and can thoroughly understand a woman's constitution and provide suitable treatment plans for her specific needs.
Xianying Traditional Chinese Medicine Weight Control Treatment
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1
Acupoint embedding
Depending on the individual's constitution, threads are embedded in corresponding acupoints on the abdomen, arms, and legs.
Use *disposable sterile embedding needles*
The needle tip avoids blood vessels and nerves, and is inserted obliquely into the deep layer of the acupoint.
Use PDO/PCL protein threads inserted (1-2cm per acupoint)
*Personalized Acupoint Selection by a Physician*
2
Fat-reducing cupping therapy
Depending on individual constitution, massage the abdomen using techniques to promote blood circulation and regulate Qi, followed by abdominal cupping.
3
Acupoint stimulation acupuncture
About two weeks after thread embedding, acupoint stimulation is intensified by performing acupuncture treatment on the abdomen and corresponding acupoints.
4
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