Systematic Review of Facial Lifting Effects of Thread Embedding Therapy
Journal · BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2024)
Original authors · Choi YJ, Han SY, Jung WS, et al.
DOI · 10.1186/s12906-2024-04382
Summary
Eighteen clinical studies published from 2010 to 2023 were systematically analyzed to evaluate the facial lifting effects of thread embedding therapy. After thread embedding, improvements in skin sagging, collagen synthesis promotion, and facial contour enhancement were reported.
Key figures
Number of Reviewed Studies
18 studies
Lifting Effect Reporting Rate
92%
Conclusion
Thread embedding therapy shows significant effects on facial lifting, and large-scale randomized controlled trials are needed in the future.
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