Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Korean Medicine Lifting Treatment: A Comparative Study with Western Medicine Procedures
Journal · Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2025)
Original authors · Sung HR, Park EK, Shin BC, et al.
DOI · 10.1155/2025/8413672
Summary
A cross-sectional study compared the effects and costs of Korean medicine lifting (thread embedding + cosmetic acupuncture) with Western medicine procedures (Ulthera + botox). After 6 months of follow-up, effect size was similar, but Korean medicine treatment costs were approximately 45% lower.
Key figures
Cost Reduction Rate
45%
Number of Participants
75 subjects
Conclusion
Korean medicine lifting demonstrates similar effects to Western medicine procedures with superior cost efficiency.
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