Kinesio taping: a novel approach to reducing facial wrinkles and sagging skin

Young- sam  Yuk; Hyoung-won Lim

doi:10.57662/am.v11i2.16352

Kinesio taping: a novel approach to reducing facial wrinkles and sagging skin

Authors

Young- sam Yuk Liberal Arts College, Dankook University, Cheonan, Republic of Korea
Hyoung-won Lim Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health Sciences - Institute for Dankook University Disability Rehabilitation Research, Dankook University, Cheonan, Republic of Korea

Keywords:

Kinesio taping, skin elasticity, sagging skin, facial wrinkles, facial rejuvenation

Abstract

Background: the tension in Kinesio taping (KT) is a critical aspect influencing biomechanical changes in the skin. Aim: this study aimed to explore the impact of a 4-week KT application on facial wrinkles, skin sagging, and elasticity in elderly women. Methods: ten elderly women participated in the intervention, which targeted five facial regions. Skin assessments included the measurements of firmness (R0), elasticity (R2), viscoelasticity (R5), and skin recovery (R7), alongside evaluations of the wrinkle severity rating scale and self-satisfaction. Results: the study found a decrease in skin firmness (R0) at the left eye corner and both nasolabial folds, with significant improvement in firmness at the nasolabial folds. Elasticity (R2) significantly increased at the right nasolabial fold, while viscoelasticity (R5) showed an upward trend across all sites, though not statistically significant. Skin recovery (R7) improved at the forehead, right eye corner, and left nasolabial fold, with a significant reduction at the right nasolabial fold. Conclusion: these findings suggest that KT may enhance facial skin properties in elderly women, improving elasticity and reducing wrinkles. However, further research with a larger sample size is needed to confirm these preliminary results.

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