Which area should be scraped for gua sha to reduce belly fat?
Disease description:
After giving birth, my abdomen has become larger with a lot of excess fat, and it's very difficult to regain my previous figure. My body shape has worsened, and clothes don't look good on me anymore. I'm considering using gua sha for weight loss and would like to know which areas should be targeted with gua sha to reduce belly fat.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
To reduce belly fat, perform gua sha on the navel, lower abdomen, and surrounding areas. Lie in a supine position during the procedure. Apply a small amount of gua sha oil centered on the navel, then use a gua sha tool to scrape in a clockwise direction with steady, moderate pressure. Maintain consistent pressure throughout the process, avoiding excessive force. Stop scraping when the skin on the lower abdomen turns red. Afterwards, use the edge of the gua sha tool to massage key acupoints such as Qihai (CV6), Tianshu (ST25), and Guanyuan (CV4) in sequence.
