Acupuncture is medical treatment involving putting needles on some specific locations on your body so as to stimulate the nervous system. Nowadays, laser acupuncture can also be used as an alternative, particular for those scared of needles or not suitable for be needled.

There are a lot of conditions that can be treated with acupuncture though it is most well known for pain management. In additional to pain management, common conditions can be treated with acupuncture include allergic rhinitis, perimenopausal symptoms, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, anxiety, etc. For those interested to read more, you can visit the following website: https://www.evidencebasedacupuncture.org/acupuncture-scientific-evidence/

Acupuncture is a safe procedure. Serious complications are rare, less than one in 10000 treatments.
Acupuncture can cause side effects. Small number of patient may experience drowsiness following acupuncture treatment. If this happens, you are recommended against driving.
3% of people may experience minor bleeding or bruising. There is 1% chance that you may experience pain during the treatment.
Less than 3% of patient may experience exaggeration of symptoms initially following acupuncture. However, it is usually a sign of responding of treatment.
Fainting sometimes happens, particularly at the first treatment.
We will discuss with you if any specific risk in your case. 

Number of treatments vary a lot. However, in general, fewer sessions are needed for acute conditions. The more chronic it is, the longer it takes to treat. And it is only a means of symptomatic control instead of cure for many conditions. 

It is a private services with rebate from Medicare. The first session involves thorough assessment and the fee will be higher than the subsequent treatments. For concession holders, there will be a flat gap fee of AUD25 for each session of treatment.