The primary objective of this study is to determine the efficacy of a facial yoga exercise program on appearance and to measure patient satisfaction with facial yoga practice.
This is a single center prospective longitudinal pilot study of 27 subjects. The study will include 20 study subjects and 7 controls. Participants in this study will be healthy subjects 18 years and older with mild to moderate facial atrophy without a history of surgical or non-surgical treatment to the area. The study subjects will perform facial yoga and apply sunscreen (Neutrogena Helioplex SPF 55) daily. The controls will apply sunscreen alone daily for 8 weeks.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Patients will be instructed on 18 exercises which are intended to strengthen and tone the muscles of facial expression. DVD is provided.
Efficacy of facial yoga toning program on aesthetic appearance
subjects will be photographed and investigator will complete Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale to document results at baseline, 2, 4, 6, and 8 weeks
Time frame: 8 weeks
subject satisfaction with facial yoga toning program
subjects will complete satisfaction survey at baseline, 2, 4, 6, and 8 weeks
Time frame: 8 weeks
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