“Is acupuncture on the head safe?”

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“Is acupuncture on the head safe?”

I am a 33 year old male. I want to know if acupuncture on the head is safe?

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**Kaiti Wang** Acupuncturist Baytown, TX · Accepted Answer

Kaiti Wang Acupuncturist Baytown, TX

yes, acupuncture is on the head safe .

**Phavikone Sundara** Acupuncturist Kent, WA · Accepted Answer

Phavikone Sundara Acupuncturist Kent, WA

Acupuncture from a licensed acupuncturist should be safe for everyone and just about everywhere on the human body.

**Catherine Rahm Coudray** Acupuncturist Laramie, Wy · Accepted Answer

Catherine Rahm Coudray Acupuncturist Laramie, Wy

Yes

**Tara Foster** Acupuncturist Arcata, CA · Accepted Answer

Tara Foster Acupuncturist Arcata, CA

Yes, and it is very effective.

**Dr. Yali Li** Acupuncturist Huntington Station, NY · Accepted Answer

Dr. Yali Li Acupuncturist Huntington Station, NY

Yes, 100% safe. A lot time we have patients going home with scalping needles for 2 days if they have severe muscle spasm and muscle weakness due brain injury, spinal code injury, MS, etc.

**Ms. Ellen D. Leonard** Acupuncturist Grants Pass, OR · Accepted Answer

Ms. Ellen D. Leonard Acupuncturist Grants Pass, OR

Yes, there are lots and lots of points on the head and face that we needle all the time.

**Hsin Yun Tu** Acupuncturist Austin, TX · Accepted Answer

Hsin Yun Tu Acupuncturist Austin, TX

Super safe, our scalp skin thickness usually over 1.18 mm, then the acupuncture needle used nowadays are mostly very fine — they vary from 0.12 mm to 0.35 mm in diameter.

**Dr. Farrar Duro** Acupuncturist HIALEAH, FL · Accepted Answer

Dr. Farrar Duro Acupuncturist HIALEAH, FL

Yes, acupuncture is usually very safe when administered by a licensed acupuncturist.

**Byung hong Cho** Acupuncturist Buena Park, CA · Accepted Answer

Byung hong Cho Acupuncturist Buena Park, CA

Our head bones have a very solid structure. So acupuncture cannot harm you. In addition, acupuncture is safe because it only irritates the skin on the bones.

**Christie Luu** Acupuncturist Westminster, CA · Accepted Answer

Christie Luu Acupuncturist Westminster, CA

Yes.

**Ramona Whan** Acupuncturist Wildomar, CA · Accepted Answer

Ramona Whan Acupuncturist Wildomar, CA

Yes, because there are no vital organs under the skin of the head, so it's perfectly safe.

**Huan-wen Jonathan Fang** Acupuncturist Acton, MA · Accepted Answer

Huan-wen Jonathan Fang Acupuncturist Acton, MA

Hi,

Needle on the head is safe, if you have been treated by protection. Some points are not for needling.

Hope this answer helps

Jonathan Fang Lic. Ac.

**Mr. Anthony James Lorenzo** Acupuncturist · Accepted Answer

Mr. Anthony James Lorenzo Acupuncturist

The head is a large part of the body. There are areas it is definitely safe, and areas it is risky though somewhat safe with the proper training. Perhaps you could be more specific.

**Beverly Lawrence** Acupuncturist Cottonwood, AZ · Accepted Answer

Yes, scalp acupuncture is excellent for many conditions, especially neuro muscular. Ear acupuncture is good for a host of conditions. In general acupuncture is safe when a fully trained acupuncturist does the treatment. Look for LAc after their name. Other practitioners use acupuncture needles but call it something else like dry needling but that is still acupuncture and if they are not an LAc they only have minimal training. That is the only time acupuncture is not necessarily save, lack of proper training.

**Andrew Pacholyk** Acupuncturist New York, NY · Accepted Answer

Andrew Pacholyk Acupuncturist New York, NY

Good day,

Yes it is extremely safe and very important for many protocols.

I hope this helps

Andrew Pacholyk

**Tatyana Yakovleva** Acupuncturist Brooklyn, NY · Accepted Answer

Tatyana Yakovleva Acupuncturist Brooklyn, NY

Very safe. No side effects

**Mr. Alfred Thieme** Acupuncturist Portland, OR · Accepted Answer

Mr. Alfred Thieme Acupuncturist Portland, OR

Yes, of course. There are many nodes or points on the head that provide biochemical responses in the body related the specific organs in the body as well as for neurological conditions.

**Neilly A. Buckalew** Acupuncturist Post Falls, ID · Accepted Answer

Neilly A. Buckalew Acupuncturist Post Falls, ID

Thank you for you question.

There are many points used on the head. Standard precautions for needles should keep it safe. With any needle on any part of the body there is a risk of bleeding, infection, or puncturing something that was not intended. If you have any questions, ask your acupuncturist.

Be Well,

B

**Dr. Scott S. Lee** Acupuncturist Wheeling, IL · Accepted Answer

Dr. Scott S. Lee Acupuncturist Wheeling, IL

Hi,

Perfectly and most definitely safe! There is an acupuncture treatment called Scalp Acupuncture as well. If you have any questions, please contact your local acupuncturist.

Sincerely,

Scott Sang In Lee

**Dr. Alexandre Yves Hillairet** Acupuncturist Ventura, CA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Alexandre Yves Hillairet Acupuncturist Ventura, CA

Acupuncture is safe when it is performed on the head. We use it to treat headaches and other conditions.

Alexandre Hillairet, DAOM.

**Natalie Ramsey** Acupuncturist Montclair, New Jersey · Accepted Answer

Natalie Ramsey Acupuncturist Montclair, New Jersey

Absolutely. There are many acupuncture points on the head that are indicated for many conditions and there is absolutely no concern if administered by a licensed Acupuncturist.

**Ming Dai** Acupuncturist Los Angeles, CA · Accepted Answer

Ming Dai Acupuncturist Los Angeles, CA

Yes it is safe.

**Mr. Michael andrew Chow** Acupuncturist Lake Elsinore, CA · Accepted Answer

Mr. Michael andrew Chow Acupuncturist Lake Elsinore, CA

With the professional practitioner certified for acupuncture, acupuncture

**Amy O'Dell Wilson** Acupuncturist Peterborough, NH · Accepted Answer

Amy O'Dell Wilson Acupuncturist Peterborough, NH

Yes, when performed by a licensed acupuncturist, scalp acupuncture is safe and effective. In addition to many standard acupuncture points located on the scalp, there have also been many special points developed over time. Insertion in the scalp is shallow and often offers a deep sense of relaxation and relief.

**Mrs. Angela Kay Buckridge** Acupuncturist Seymour, TN · Accepted Answer

Mrs. Angela Kay Buckridge Acupuncturist Seymour, TN

Acupuncture on the head is very safe by a trained and licensed acupuncturist.

Yours in Health,

Angie

**Yolanda Seliga** Acupuncturist Park Ridge, IL · Accepted Answer

Yolanda Seliga Acupuncturist Park Ridge, IL

Hello & thank you for your question! Yes, acupuncture on the head (facial acupuncture and scalp acupuncture) and the neck is safe! Be sure that your practitioner is nationally board certified and licensed within your state!

**Jinhua Qian** Acupuncturist Windsor Mill, MD · Accepted Answer

Jinhua Qian Acupuncturist Windsor Mill, MD

Yes, it is absolutely safe on head since the acupunctue needles are simply tiny and thin which would not hurt skull at all.

**Daisy Dong** Acupuncturist Denver, CO · Accepted Answer

Daisy Dong Acupuncturist Denver, CO

Yes if you want to be done by a licensed acupuncturist.

**Ms. Carolyn G. Rabiner** Acupuncturist Red Hook, NY · Accepted Answer

Ms. Carolyn G. Rabiner Acupuncturist Red Hook, NY

Yes, there are many important acupuncture points on the head - and that includes the face! Also, scalp acupuncture is what is referred to as a "microsystem" - a very effective way to treat many conditions in several different parts of the body. Acupuncturists are thorough trained in all aspects of safe needing of the head area.

**Phranque Wright** Acupuncturist Chicago, IL · Accepted Answer

Phranque Wright Acupuncturist Chicago, IL

It is totally safe and actually least problematic because needles cannot penetrate the skull so no worry about too deep needling.

**Mozart Paiva** Acupuncturist Baltimore-Nottingham, MD · Accepted Answer

Mozart Paiva Acupuncturist Baltimore-Nottingham, MD

Yes, it is. Don't worry, your Acupuncturist should handle it very easily.

Be well, be confident, we can help.

**Long Vi Vuong** Acupuncturist San Diego, CA · Accepted Answer

Long Vi Vuong Acupuncturist San Diego, CA

Hello! Yes, acupuncture on the head is safe, we called it, "Scalp Acupuncture."

**Poyuan (Kevin) Hou** Acupuncturist Pomona, CA · Accepted Answer

Poyuan (Kevin) Hou Acupuncturist Pomona, CA

Yes, it is safe.

**Andrea Cillo** Acupuncturist Bay Shore, New York · Accepted Answer

Andrea Cillo Acupuncturist Bay Shore, New York

Absolutely. Acupuncture is safe throughout your entire body when it's applied by a licensed or certified practitioner.

**Ms. Qin Milla Mu** Acupuncturist San Jose, CA · Accepted Answer

Ms. Qin Milla Mu Acupuncturist San Jose, CA

Yes, it is safe on the head.

**Yolanda Seliga** Acupuncturist · Accepted Answer

Yolanda Seliga Acupuncturist

Hello & thank you for your question! Yes, scalp and facial acupuncture are safe! Licensed acupuncturists go through at least 3 years of schooling and pass 4 National Board exams to assure safety and competency.

**Jeff Rippey** Acupuncturist Saint Joseph, MO · Accepted Answer

Jeff Rippey Acupuncturist Saint Joseph, MO

For an adult with no other underlying issues, yes, scalp acupuncture is very safe.

If you've had any kind of brain surgery where part of the skull is either missing or has been replaced with metal or plastic, make sure your acupuncturist knows.

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