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A curated collection of academic research relevant to the clinical practice at Geummaek Korean Medicine Clinic.

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Total 34 papers

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Meta-Analysis Geum! Maek! Beauty Clinic

Meta-Analysis of Korean Medicine Cosmetic Treatment for Neck Wrinkle Improvement

Yoo JE, Baek SH, Kwon OS, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2023)

OR 2.84 Odds Ratio
12 studies Number of Reviewed Studies

Korean medicine cosmetic treatment demonstrates statistically significant effects on neck wrinkle improvement with a moderate level of evidence.

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Meta-Analysis of Korean Medicine Cosmetic Treatment for Neck Wrinkle Improvement

Yoo JE, Baek SH, Kwon OS, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2023)
OR 2.84 Odds Ratio
12 studies Number of Reviewed Studies

Summary

Twelve randomized controlled trials evaluating the effect of Korean medicine cosmetic treatment (acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, thread embedding) for neck wrinkle improvement were meta-analyzed. The neck wrinkle improvement rate of the Korean medicine treatment group was significantly higher than controls at OR 2.84 (95% CI: 1.92-4.21).

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine cosmetic treatment demonstrates statistically significant effects on neck wrinkle improvement with a moderate level of evidence.

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RCT Geum! Maek! Beauty Clinic

Collagen Synthesis Promotion Effect of Facial Thread Embedding: A Randomized Double-Blind Study

Shin HK, Woo CH, Nam DH, et al.

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2024)

47% Collagen Increase Rate
100 subjects Number of Participants

Thread embedding promotes collagen synthesis and is effective for skin elasticity and density improvement.

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Collagen Synthesis Promotion Effect of Facial Thread Embedding: A Randomized Double-Blind Study

Shin HK, Woo CH, Nam DH, et al. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2024)
47% Collagen Increase Rate
100 subjects Number of Participants

Summary

One hundred women aged 30-55 were divided into a thread embedding group and a sham procedure group, and collagen density was measured by ultrasound. The thread embedding group showed a 47% increase in procollagen type I, with significant improvement in skin density.

Key Conclusion

Thread embedding promotes collagen synthesis and is effective for skin elasticity and density improvement.

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Narrative Review Geum! Maek! Beauty Clinic

Review of Skin Regeneration Mechanisms of Cosmetic Pharmacopuncture

Jang IS, Kim DH, Oh MS, et al.

Phytomedicine (2021)

23 studies Number of Reviewed Studies
4 Major Mechanisms

Herbal-based pharmacopuncture promotes skin regeneration through multiple pathways, providing scientific evidence for cosmetic Korean medicine treatment.

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Review of Skin Regeneration Mechanisms of Cosmetic Pharmacopuncture

Jang IS, Kim DH, Oh MS, et al. Phytomedicine (2021)
23 studies Number of Reviewed Studies
4 Major Mechanisms

Summary

A literature review study analyzed the skin regeneration mechanisms of herbal extracts used in cosmetic pharmacopuncture. Evidence was presented that pharmacopuncture components induce skin regeneration through fibroblast activation, collagen type I and III synthesis promotion, and MMP inhibition.

Key Conclusion

Herbal-based pharmacopuncture promotes skin regeneration through multiple pathways, providing scientific evidence for cosmetic Korean medicine treatment.

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Cohort Study Geum! Maek! Beauty Clinic

Facial Elasticity Improvement Effect of Combined Pharmacopuncture and Microcurrent Treatment: A Cohort Study

Park MJ, Seo BK, Lim SH, et al.

Complementary Therapies in Medicine (2023)

41% Combined Treatment Superiority
60 subjects Number of Participants

The combined treatment of pharmacopuncture and microcurrent demonstrates synergistic effects on facial elasticity improvement compared to monotherapy.

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Facial Elasticity Improvement Effect of Combined Pharmacopuncture and Microcurrent Treatment: A Cohort Study

Park MJ, Seo BK, Lim SH, et al. Complementary Therapies in Medicine (2023)
41% Combined Treatment Superiority
60 subjects Number of Participants

Summary

Sixty patients complaining of facial elasticity reduction were divided into a pharmacopuncture monotherapy group and a pharmacopuncture-microcurrent combined group, and followed for 10 weeks. The combined treatment group showed 41% greater elasticity improvement.

Key Conclusion

The combined treatment of pharmacopuncture and microcurrent demonstrates synergistic effects on facial elasticity improvement compared to monotherapy.

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Before-After Geum! Maek! Beauty Clinic

Effect of Bee Venom Pharmacopuncture on Skin Aging Prevention: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Lee JH, Yoon SJ, Kim HN, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2022)

28% Elasticity Increase Rate
45 subjects Number of Participants

Bee venom pharmacopuncture has significant effects on skin aging prevention and is suitable as a Korean medicine treatment for anti-aging purposes.

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Effect of Bee Venom Pharmacopuncture on Skin Aging Prevention: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Lee JH, Yoon SJ, Kim HN, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2022)
28% Elasticity Increase Rate
45 subjects Number of Participants

Summary

Skin elasticity, moisture content, and wrinkle depth were measured before and after bee venom pharmacopuncture treatment in 45 women aged 40-60. After 12 weeks of bee venom pharmacopuncture, skin elasticity increased by 28% and moisture content improved by 35%.

Key Conclusion

Bee venom pharmacopuncture has significant effects on skin aging prevention and is suitable as a Korean medicine treatment for anti-aging purposes.

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Systematic Review Geum! Maek! Beauty Clinic

Systematic Review of Facial Lifting Effects of Thread Embedding Therapy

Choi YJ, Han SY, Jung WS, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2024)

18 studies Number of Reviewed Studies
92% Lifting Effect Reporting Rate

Thread embedding therapy shows significant effects on facial lifting, and large-scale randomized controlled trials are needed in the future.

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Systematic Review of Facial Lifting Effects of Thread Embedding Therapy

Choi YJ, Han SY, Jung WS, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2024)
18 studies Number of Reviewed Studies
92% Lifting Effect Reporting Rate

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 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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RCT Geum! Maek! Beauty Clinic

Effect of Cosmetic Acupuncture on Facial Wrinkle Improvement: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Kim SH, Park JW, Lee MK, et al.

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2023)

87% Wrinkle Improvement Rate
80 subjects Number of Participants

Cosmetic acupuncture is an effective and safe non-invasive treatment for facial wrinkle improvement.

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RCT Geum! Maek! Beauty Clinic

Effect of Cosmetic Acupuncture on Facial Wrinkle Improvement: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Kim SH, Park JW, Lee MK, et al. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2023)
87% Wrinkle Improvement Rate
80 subjects Number of Participants

Summary

Eighty women with facial wrinkles were divided into a cosmetic acupuncture treatment group and a control group and treated for 8 weeks. The cosmetic acupuncture group showed significant reduction in wrinkle depth, and skin elasticity improved by 32% compared to the control group.

Key Conclusion

Cosmetic acupuncture is an effective and safe non-invasive treatment for facial wrinkle improvement.

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Before-After Geum! Maek! Beauty Clinic

Collagen Synthesis Promotion and Skin Aging Improvement Effects of Facial Acupuncture

Donoyama N, Kojima A, Suoh S, et al.

Dermatologic Therapy (2023)

67% Collagen Synthesis Increase
12% Dermal Thickness Increase
8 weeks Treatment Duration

Facial cosmetic acupuncture directly promotes collagen synthesis to improve skin thickness and elasticity, serving as a scientifically validated anti-aging treatment.

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Collagen Synthesis Promotion and Skin Aging Improvement Effects of Facial Acupuncture

Donoyama N, Kojima A, Suoh S, et al. Dermatologic Therapy (2023)
67% Collagen Synthesis Increase
12% Dermal Thickness Increase
8 weeks Treatment Duration

Summary

A pre-post comparison study administered facial cosmetic acupuncture twice weekly for 8 weeks to 48 women with progressed skin aging. Skin biopsy analysis showed a 67% increase in procollagen type I expression, and dermal layer thickness increased by an average of 12%. Skin moisture content and elasticity index also improved significantly.

Key Conclusion

Facial cosmetic acupuncture directly promotes collagen synthesis to improve skin thickness and elasticity, serving as a scientifically validated anti-aging treatment.

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Systematic Review of Korean Medicine Whitening Treatment for Pigmentation Improvement

Huang WY, Lee PC, Hsu SC, et al.

Journal of Dermatological Treatment (2022)

32% Melanin Index Reduction
41% Melasma Area Improvement
12 studies Number of Reviewed Studies

Korean medicine whitening treatment shows significant effects on pigmentation improvement and serves as a safe alternative to chemical whitening agents such as hydroquinone.

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Systematic Review of Korean Medicine Whitening Treatment for Pigmentation Improvement

Huang WY, Lee PC, Hsu SC, et al. Journal of Dermatological Treatment (2022)
32% Melanin Index Reduction
41% Melasma Area Improvement
12 studies Number of Reviewed Studies

Summary

Twelve clinical studies evaluating whitening treatment effects using herbal medicine and acupuncture were systematically reviewed. The Korean medicine whitening treatment group showed an average 32% reduction in melanin index, and MASI (Melasma Area Severity Index) improved by 41%. Particularly notable effects were seen in melasma and freckles.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine whitening treatment shows significant effects on pigmentation improvement and serves as a safe alternative to chemical whitening agents such as hydroquinone.

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RCT Geum! Maek! Beauty Clinic

Facial Wrinkle Improvement Effect of Cosmetic Acupuncture (Thread Embedding): A Randomized Controlled Trial

Yun YJ, Kim JS, Lee BY, et al.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology (2023)

2.4 grades Wrinkle Score Improvement
38% Skin Elasticity Improvement
89% Patient Satisfaction

Thread embedding therapy significantly improves facial wrinkles and skin elasticity, serving as an effective alternative for non-surgical facial lifting.

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RCT Geum! Maek! Beauty Clinic

Facial Wrinkle Improvement Effect of Cosmetic Acupuncture (Thread Embedding): A Randomized Controlled Trial

Yun YJ, Kim JS, Lee BY, et al. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology (2023)
2.4 grades Wrinkle Score Improvement
38% Skin Elasticity Improvement
89% Patient Satisfaction

Summary

A randomized controlled trial compared a thread embedding therapy (PDO thread) group with a non-treatment waiting group in 64 women with facial wrinkles. The treatment group showed an average 2.4-grade improvement in WSRS (Wrinkle Severity Rating Scale), and skin elasticity (R2 value) improved by 38%. Patient satisfaction was high at 89%.

Key Conclusion

Thread embedding therapy significantly improves facial wrinkles and skin elasticity, serving as an effective alternative for non-surgical facial lifting.

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