For some patients, the insertion points may become red after the needles are of sterilization but rather an allergic reaction to stainless steel needles. We use only disposable needles. It depends on the patients individually. Usually acute conditions are cured faster than chronic condition. Like other natural cures, acupuncture needs some time to take effect.
Acupuncture is just like boiling water.
When the water is boiled, your sickness is cured. Every treatment is like heating the water, it needs more heat when you begin heating the water. For the best result I advise you to take acupuncture at least three times a week in the beginning. Taking appropriate herbal medicine can speed up the treatment. Traditionally the Chinese doctor and his patients were much more concerned with prevention than cure.