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Narrative Review Geum! Maek! Beauty Clinic

Literature Review on Clinical Evidence of Acupoint Selection in Korean Medicine Skin Care

Jeon JH, Leem JT, Kim TH, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2019)

32 studies Number of Reviewed Studies
12 Major Acupoints

There is a consistent pattern in cosmetic acupuncture acupoint selection, and scientific evidence for the cosmetic effects of individual acupoints is accumulating.

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Literature Review on Clinical Evidence of Acupoint Selection in Korean Medicine Skin Care

Jeon JH, Leem JT, Kim TH, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2019)
32 studies Number of Reviewed Studies
12 Major Acupoints

Summary

The basis for selection of acupoints commonly used in cosmetic acupuncture treatment was analyzed across 32 clinical studies. Hegu (LI4), Zusanli (ST36), Cuanzhu (BL2), and Sibai (ST2) were the most frequently used, and the skin cosmetic-related mechanisms of each acupoint were summarized.

Key Conclusion

There is a consistent pattern in cosmetic acupuncture acupoint selection, and scientific evidence for the cosmetic effects of individual acupoints is accumulating.

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Acne Scar Improvement Effect of Cosmetic Acupuncture: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Hwang JH, Lee SW, Kim MC, et al.

Complementary Therapies in Medicine (2020)

1.8 grades Scar Grade Improvement
30 subjects Number of Participants

Cosmetic acupuncture is effective for acne scar improvement and can be utilized as an adjunct or alternative to existing laser treatment.

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Acne Scar Improvement Effect of Cosmetic Acupuncture: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Hwang JH, Lee SW, Kim MC, et al. Complementary Therapies in Medicine (2020)
1.8 grades Scar Grade Improvement
30 subjects Number of Participants

Summary

Cosmetic acupuncture was administered twice weekly for a total of 20 sessions to 30 patients with acne scars, and changes in scar grade were evaluated. After treatment, Goodman-Baron scar grade improved by an average of 1.8 levels, and skin texture also improved.

Key Conclusion

Cosmetic acupuncture is effective for acne scar improvement and can be utilized as an adjunct or alternative to existing laser treatment.

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Systematic Review Geum! Maek! Beauty Clinic

Melanin Inhibition Mechanism and Clinical Application of Korean Medicine Whitening Pharmacopuncture: A Systematic Review

Yoon JY, Kim EH, Choi SM, et al.

Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2024)

14 studies Number of Reviewed Studies
78% Whitening Effect Reporting Rate

Korean medicine whitening pharmacopuncture inhibits melanin synthesis through various mechanisms, with confirmed clinical whitening effects.

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Melanin Inhibition Mechanism and Clinical Application of Korean Medicine Whitening Pharmacopuncture: A Systematic Review

Yoon JY, Kim EH, Choi SM, et al. Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2024)
14 studies Number of Reviewed Studies
78% Whitening Effect Reporting Rate

Summary

The melanin synthesis inhibition mechanisms and clinical effects of Korean medicine whitening pharmacopuncture were systematically analyzed across 14 studies. Extracts from Bombyx batryticatus, Angelicae Dahuricae Radix, and Poria cocos showed whitening effects through tyrosinase activity inhibition.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine whitening pharmacopuncture inhibits melanin synthesis through various mechanisms, with confirmed clinical whitening effects.

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Effect of Facial Acupuncture Treatment on Skin Microstructure: Confocal Microscopy Analysis

Nam HJ, Baik TH, Jung SK, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2022)

19% Collagen Density Increase
25 subjects Number of Participants

Acupuncture treatment induces collagen density increase and epidermal normalization at the skin microstructural level.

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Effect of Facial Acupuncture Treatment on Skin Microstructure: Confocal Microscopy Analysis

Nam HJ, Baik TH, Jung SK, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2022)
19% Collagen Density Increase
25 subjects Number of Participants

Summary

A study observed skin microstructural changes before and after facial acupuncture treatment using confocal laser microscopy. In 25 participants, dermal collagen density increased by 19%, and epidermal thickness normalization was confirmed.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture treatment induces collagen density increase and epidermal normalization at the skin microstructural level.

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Pain Management and Patient Compliance Improvement Strategies in Cosmetic Acupuncture: A Multicenter Case Study

Lee YK, Chae BY, Ko MH, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2023)

91% Treatment Completion Rate
200 subjects Number of Participants

Appropriate pain management strategies significantly improve patient compliance with cosmetic acupuncture treatment.

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Pain Management and Patient Compliance Improvement Strategies in Cosmetic Acupuncture: A Multicenter Case Study

Lee YK, Chae BY, Ko MH, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2023)
91% Treatment Completion Rate
200 subjects Number of Participants

Summary

Compliance based on pain management methods was analyzed in 200 patients receiving cosmetic acupuncture at 4 Korean medicine clinics. With cooling pretreatment and use of fine needles, VAS pain decreased by 64%, and treatment completion rate improved to 91%.

Key Conclusion

Appropriate pain management strategies significantly improve patient compliance with cosmetic acupuncture treatment.

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Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Korean Medicine Lifting Treatment: A Comparative Study with Western Medicine Procedures

Sung HR, Park EK, Shin BC, et al.

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2025)

45% Cost Reduction Rate
75 subjects Number of Participants

Korean medicine lifting demonstrates similar effects to Western medicine procedures with superior cost efficiency.

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Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Korean Medicine Lifting Treatment: A Comparative Study with Western Medicine Procedures

Sung HR, Park EK, Shin BC, et al. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2025)
45% Cost Reduction Rate
75 subjects Number of Participants

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 Conclusion

Korean medicine lifting demonstrates similar effects to Western medicine procedures with superior cost efficiency.

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RCT Geum! Maek! Beauty Clinic

Effect of Combined Cosmetic Pharmacopuncture and LED Phototherapy for Acne Treatment: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Ku BC, Won JY, Song MY, et al.

Phytomedicine (2024)

82% Lesion Reduction Rate
70 subjects Number of Participants

The combination of cosmetic pharmacopuncture and LED phototherapy demonstrates synergistic effects in acne treatment.

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Effect of Combined Cosmetic Pharmacopuncture and LED Phototherapy for Acne Treatment: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Ku BC, Won JY, Song MY, et al. Phytomedicine (2024)
82% Lesion Reduction Rate
70 subjects Number of Participants

Summary

Seventy patients with moderate acne were divided into a pharmacopuncture monotherapy group, an LED monotherapy group, and a combined group, and treated for 8 weeks. The acne lesion reduction rate of the combined group was 82%, significantly higher than the monotherapy groups (pharmacopuncture 61%, LED 57%).

Key Conclusion

The combination of cosmetic pharmacopuncture and LED phototherapy demonstrates synergistic effects in acne treatment.

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Survey of Neck Lifting Effects and Patient Satisfaction with Thread Embedding

Kim YR, Jung HJ, Choi AR, et al.

Complementary Therapies in Medicine (2019)

4.3/5 Patient Satisfaction
42 subjects Number of Participants

Thread embedding is effective for neck lifting and shows high patient satisfaction.

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Before-After Geum! Maek! Beauty Clinic

Survey of Neck Lifting Effects and Patient Satisfaction with Thread Embedding

Kim YR, Jung HJ, Choi AR, et al. Complementary Therapies in Medicine (2019)
4.3/5 Patient Satisfaction
42 subjects Number of Participants

Summary

Changes in neck angle and satisfaction were investigated in 42 patients who received thread embedding for neck sagging. The average neck angle improved by 12 degrees, and patient satisfaction was 4.3 out of 5 points.

Key Conclusion

Thread embedding is effective for neck lifting and shows high patient satisfaction.

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Safety Profile of Korean Medicine Cosmetic Treatment: A Meta-Analysis of Adverse Event Incidence

Im JY, Cho WS, Ha IH, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2021)

4.2% Adverse Event Incidence
22 studies Number of Reviewed Studies

Korean medicine cosmetic treatment is generally safe with very low adverse event incidence.

View Source 2021
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Safety Profile of Korean Medicine Cosmetic Treatment: A Meta-Analysis of Adverse Event Incidence

Im JY, Cho WS, Ha IH, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2021)
4.2% Adverse Event Incidence
22 studies Number of Reviewed Studies

Summary

Adverse event incidence of Korean medicine cosmetic treatment (acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, thread embedding) was meta-analyzed across 22 clinical studies. The overall adverse event incidence was low at 4.2% (95% CI: 2.8-5.9%), and serious adverse events accounted for only 0.3%.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine cosmetic treatment is generally safe with very low adverse event incidence.

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RCT Geum! Maek! Capsule Diet

Weight Loss Effect of Korean Medicine Obesity Treatment Program: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Kim JY, Lee SH, Park DW, et al.

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2023)

6.8kg Average Weight Reduction
100 subjects Number of Participants

The Korean medicine obesity treatment program demonstrates significant weight loss and body fat reduction effects.

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RCT Geum! Maek! Capsule Diet

Weight Loss Effect of Korean Medicine Obesity Treatment Program: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Kim JY, Lee SH, Park DW, et al. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2023)
6.8kg Average Weight Reduction
100 subjects Number of Participants

Summary

One hundred adults with BMI ≥25 were divided into a Korean medicine diet group and a lifestyle modification control group and treated for 12 weeks. The Korean medicine group showed an average weight reduction of 6.8 kg, with a 4.2% reduction in body fat percentage.

Key Conclusion

The Korean medicine obesity treatment program demonstrates significant weight loss and body fat reduction effects.

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Systematic Review Geum! Maek! Capsule Diet

Systematic Review of Weight Loss Effect and Safety of Mahuang-Containing Herbal Medicine

Cho SH, Yoon JH, Kim WK, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2024)

24 studies Number of Reviewed Studies
4.5kg Additional Weight Loss Effect

Mahuang herbal medicine at appropriate doses is effective for obesity treatment and can be used within established safety ranges.

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Systematic Review Geum! Maek! Capsule Diet

Systematic Review of Weight Loss Effect and Safety of Mahuang-Containing Herbal Medicine

Cho SH, Yoon JH, Kim WK, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2024)
24 studies Number of Reviewed Studies
4.5kg Additional Weight Loss Effect

Summary

The obesity treatment effect and safety of Mahuang (Ephedra sinica)-containing herbal medicine were systematically analyzed across 24 clinical studies. The Mahuang herbal medicine group showed an average additional weight reduction of 4.5 kg, and no cardiovascular adverse events occurred.

Key Conclusion

Mahuang herbal medicine at appropriate doses is effective for obesity treatment and can be used within established safety ranges.

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RCT Geum! Maek! Capsule Diet

Appetite Suppression Effect of Auricular Acupuncture: A Randomized Double-Blind Study

Lee MH, Shin JC, Hwang DS, et al.

Complementary Therapies in Medicine (2022)

45% Appetite Reduction Rate
80 subjects Number of Participants

Auricular acupuncture has significant effects on appetite suppression and can be utilized as an adjunctive therapy for obesity treatment.

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RCT Geum! Maek! Capsule Diet

Appetite Suppression Effect of Auricular Acupuncture: A Randomized Double-Blind Study

Lee MH, Shin JC, Hwang DS, et al. Complementary Therapies in Medicine (2022)
45% Appetite Reduction Rate
80 subjects Number of Participants

Summary

Eighty overweight adults were divided into an auricular acupuncture treatment group and a placebo group, and appetite changes were evaluated over 8 weeks. The auricular acupuncture group showed a 45% reduction in appetite scores (VAS), and snacking frequency decreased significantly.

Key Conclusion

Auricular acupuncture has significant effects on appetite suppression and can be utilized as an adjunctive therapy for obesity treatment.

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