Comparative Effects of Facial Roller and Gua Sha Massage on Facial Contour, Muscle Tone, and Skin Elasticity: Randomized Controlled Trial
Both interventions effectively improved facial contours through distinct physiological mechanisms: gua sha primarily through changes in muscle properties and facial roller through enhanced skin elasticity. These findings support targeted treatment selection based on specific therapeutic goals in facial aesthetic practice.
Authors
- Younghoon Jeon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7168-4214)
- Jun‐hee Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0498-7207)
- Ui‐jae Hwang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2050-5503)
- Hyunhwa Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5625-3141)
- Sun‐hee Ahn
- Han-Sung Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5391-6723)
- Hyo sun Han
- A‐hyun Hwang
Institutions
- Statistics Korea (KR)
- Hong Kong Polytechnic University (HK)
- Yonsei University (KR)
- Korea University (KR)
- Sejong University (KR)
- Bucheon University (KR)
- Dankook University (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
- Published
- 2025-05-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/jocd.70236
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Acupuncture Treatment Research Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.38
Funders
- Yonsei University