One treatment every two weeks.
At a glance
Lipoma nodules became smaller and softer and gradually disappeared with acupuncture.
Presentation
A 72-year-old patient had many lipoma nodules on her arms and legs, and some of them were very painful.
Diagnosis
In TCM, a lipoma is seen not as an isolated skin issue but as a local build-up of phlegm dampness, with Qi or blood stagnation obstructing the channels and tissues. This patient’s lipomas were caused by blood stasis.
Treatment
- Bao Ci Fa (surround needling) — needles inserted around the edge of each target nodule
- The painful and larger nodules were treated first, then the smaller, painless ones
Result
None of the nodules are painful any more, and all of the large nodules have disappeared.
Additional notes
This reflects an individual patient experience, not clinical trial data.
Results vary from person to person depending on the condition, its severity, and how an individual responds to treatment. TCM and acupuncture are not a substitute for care from your physician or another regulated health professional. If you’re dealing with a serious or urgent symptom, please see a doctor first.