The Effect of Facial Exercise on the Appearance of Aging

A Pilot Study of the Efficacy of a Facial Exercise Program

This study seeks to evaluate the effects of facial exercises on aging of the face.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Aged 40-65 years
• No significant medical illness
• No chronic smokers
• Subject with mild to moderate facial atrophy
• Subjects who provide and interest and who understand the importance of consistently executing the program daily.
• Subjects with the willingness and ability to understand and provide informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Under 40 years of age, Over 65 years of age
• Pregnant or lactating
• Subjects who have ever had any invasive cosmetic procedure, including facelifts, neck lifts, laser resurfacing, dermabrasion, or liposuction
• Subjects who have non-invasive or minimally invasive cosmetic procedures, such a non-ablative lasers, medium-depth or deeper chemical peels, injectable neurotoxins or fillers, within the past year.
• Subjects who have used topical or oral retinoids within the past year.