The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of Slendertone® Face™, to tone the muscles of the face and reduce the signs of facial aging among the following characteristics: radiance, tone, lift, firmness and complexion, following a 12-week programme of facial muscle toning. Slendertone® Face is a neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) device which features a headset unit designed for application to the face for facial toning. The purpose of the headset is to locate and support a pair of stimulation electrodes on each side of the face, over the facial nerve just anterior to the ear.
The trial was planned with 100 healthy female volunteers between 25 and 55 years of age. Treated group: Face device 20 minutes per day, 5 days per week for 12 weeks. Control group: No NMES. Both Groups: No changes to usual beauty routine, or use of beauty products with an anti-aging claim, or changes to usual diet or exercise habits over the course of the 12 week study period. Assessments: Ultrasound measurements of the zygomaticus major muscle were planned at Baseline, and at the end of Weeks 6 and 12. Psychometric questionnaires at Baseline, end of Weeks 6 and 12.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
108
Slendertone Face 20 minutes/day, 5 days/week for 12 weeks.
Bio-Medical Research, Ltd.
Galway, County Galway, Ireland
Ultrasound measurements of the zygomaticus major muscle
Time frame: Baseline; End of Week 6; End of Week 12
Increased psychometric assessments of improvements among the characteristics of facial appearance: firming; tone; lift; radiance and complexion
Time frame: Baseline; End of Week 6 and End of Week 12
Ease of Use and Overall Acceptance of the Slendertone Face device
Time frame: End of Week 12
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