Question
How long does it typically take for patients with facial paralysis to notice the effects after acupuncture treatment?
Answer
Acupuncture for treating facial paralysis involves stimulating facial acupoints to promote blood circulation in the facial meridians, aiding in the recovery of damaged facial nerves. Although the effects of acupuncture are slower compared to surgery, it poses a lower risk of damage to normal facial nerve tissue. Generally, for initial stages of facial paralysis, significant treatment effects can be observed within about a month.