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Neuromuscular electrical stimulation for facial wrinkles and sagging: The 8‐week prospective, split‐face, controlled trial in Asians.

Authors :
Omatsu, Jun
Yamashita, Takashi
Mori, Toko
Osuji, Yurika
Kawanabe, Ruriko
Kuzumi, Ai
Yoshizaki, Asako
Yokota, Tomomi
Yamazaki, Kentaro
Sato, Shinichi
Yoshizaki, Ayumi
Source :
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology; Oct2024, Vol. 23 Issue 10, p3222-3233, 12p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Objective: This study aims to fill the knowledge gap regarding the effects of high frequency facial neuromuscular electrical stimulation (fNMES) on facial aging, using a device equipped with CERTEC (Cell Energy Regeneration Technology) operating between 40 and 190 kHz. Methods: This prospective split‐face study was conducted at Tokyo University Hospital between March and May 2023 with 24 healthy adult women aged 30–59. The intervention group used the fNMES device along with basic skin care on one side of the face, and basic skin care alone on the other side for 8 weeks. Evaluations included changes in skin wrinkles, sagging, and blood flow. Results: This study found significant improvements in skin elasticity and degree of wrinkles in the areas intervened with fNMES (p < 0.05, respectively). In addition, the intervention resulted in significant improvements in jawline angle (p < 0.01), submental volume (p < 0.05), cheek volume (p < 0.05), maximum nasolabial fold depth (p = 0.03), and total volume of the nasolabial folds (p = 0.03). The fNMES intervention also showed improvement in blood flow (p < 0.05). These improvements were also subjectively assessed by the participants in subject questionnaires at 8 weeks after the intervention (p < 0.05). Conclusion: This study suggests that high frequency fNMES effectively improves facial skin elasticity, reduces wrinkles and sagging, promotes blood flow, and contributes to overall facial appearance rejuvenation. Although further studies are needed, high frequency fNMES appeared promising as a noninvasive anti‐aging therapy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14732130
Volume :
23
Issue :
10
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
179945158
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/jocd.16403