Effects of low-level laser therapy, electroacupuncture, and radiofrequency on the pigmentation and skin tone of adult women.
[Purpose] In this study, the effects of low-level laser therapy (LLLT), electroacupuncture (EA), and radiofrequency (RF), which are used in physical therapy, on the pigmentation and skin tone of adult women's faces were investigated to provide basic data for skin interventions. [Subjects and Methods] Thirty adult females were assigned to either an LLLT group (n=10), an EA group (n=10), or an RF group (n=10). The intervention was performed in two 15-minute sessions per week for six weeks. Subjects' skin tone and pigmentation were observed before and after the intervention. [Results] The EA group showed significant reductions in pigmentation in the left and right eye rims, as well as in the left cheek. The RF group showed significant post-intervention reductions in pigmentation under the left eye, as well as in the left and right eye rims and the left cheek. The LLLT group showed significant increases in skin tone in the forehead and both eye rims. The RF group showed significant increases in skin tone under both eyes. [Conclusion] The application of LLLT, EA, and RF had positive effects on pigmentation and skin tone of adult women's faces.
Department of Physical Therapy, Yongin University, Republic of Korea.
Hee-Kyoung
HK
Kim
Department of Physical Therapy, Yongin University, Republic of Korea.
Kyoung-Ok
KO
Min
Department of Physical Therapy, Institute for Elderly Health and Welfare, Namseoul University, Republic of Korea.
Jung-Hyun
JH
Choi
Department of Physical Therapy, Yongin University, Republic of Korea.
Soon-Hee
SH
Kim
Electroacupuncture; Low-level laser therapy; Radiofrequency