Non-Traditional and Non-Invasive Approaches in Facial Rejuvenation: A Brief Review

Abstract

While injectables, lasers, and surgical interventions have traditionally been used to reverse the changes associated with facial aging, other alternative therapies such as facial acupuncture and facial exercises are now being studied for facial rejuvenation. In this paper, we both summarize the concepts of facial acupuncture and facial exercises, and review seven studies that evaluate the efficacy of these modalities. Data from these studies suggest that both facial acupuncture and facial exercises have the potential to improve the skin laxity, wrinkle length, muscle thickness, and pigmentary changes associated with aging. Patients frequently reported improvement and experienced very few side effects. However, further research is necessary before these modalities are widely accepted as effective by the medical community, though the results of these studies may ultimately make providers less hesitant when patients seek out these services.

Effectiveness of Facial Acupressure and Acupuncture on Musculus Facei

“…The inclusion criteria used in this study were women aged 40 -50 years who were willing to fill out informed consent to take part in this study, had no facial abnormalities, and the exclusion criteria were women aged over 50 years. and aged less than 40 years, there are scars or defects on the face (Fadli, 2021) (Smith et al, 2020). Each group was given treatment for three weeks, each week given two treatments, so that a total of six treatments were given.…”

“…The results are assessed with a score, namely score 1, there is a change in facial muscle relaxation of 20%; a score of 2 means there is a change in facial muscle relaxation of 40%; A score of 3 means that there has been a change in facial muscle relaxation of 60% (von Arx et al, 2018). The dependent variable was seen in facial acupressure treatment for 20 minutes and facial acupuncture treatment for 30 minutes, carried out on the facial muscles in the frontal, maxillary and orbital areas (Donoyama et al, 2012) (Smith et al, 2020) (Spaskova, 2018) (Istiqomah et al, 2022). The research will be carried out in May -June 2023 at the Wijaya Surabaya doctor's practice and polyclinic.…”

Monophasic versus biphasic hyaluronic acid filler for correcting nasolabial folds: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

“…Nasolabial folds (NLFs) start to lose the fat and collagen fibers filling as an early skin sign of aging process. [1][2][3][4] Facial rejuvenation and nasolabial folds correction are the most commonly consulted cosmetic procedures. 5 Since their introduction in 1990s, hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers heralded a shift in aesthetics and became the most popular dermal fillers for facial tissue augmentation.…”

“…Nasolabial folds (NLFs) start to lose the fat and collagen fibers filling as an early skin sign of aging process 1–4 . Facial rejuvenation and nasolabial folds correction are the most commonly consulted cosmetic procedures 5 .…”

Effects of Facial Exercise for Facial Muscle Strengthening and Rejuvenation: Systematic Review

“…5,6 Non-invasive approaches can be applied as either supplements or alternatives to invasive facial rejuvenation methods. 7 These alternative approaches are less invasive, inexpensive, and can usually be performed by non-medical specialists. 8 Facial exercises, which incorporate various strengthening movements and manipulations of facial muscles, are another approach to rejuvenation that aims to reduce facial skin sagging by strengthening facial muscle tone.…”