Are Individuals Aware of the Role of Facial Exercises in Facial Rejuvenation: A Survey Study

Authors : İsmihan İlknur UYSAL, Ümmühan YAĞMURKAYA, Munise DAYE, Çiğdem TAŞPINAR

Pages : 415-22

Doi:10.37990/medr.1258455

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Publication Date : 2023-05-15

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Introduction There is evidence that exercises that work the facial and neck muscles that create facial expressions and facilitate lymph circulation with their movements are effective in facial rejuvenation and keeping facial youthfulness. This study aims to determine the awareness of facial aging and the methods affecting this process, especially facial exercises/facial yoga. Materials and Methods A 15-question survey was created to question awareness and preferences for facial aging, protecting facial youth and facial rejuvenation methods. The survey was shared online on social media apps. Statistical analyzes were performed. Results The majority of volunteers were female insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(85.1%);, between 25-34 years of age insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(32%);, university graduates insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(44%);, with income equal to expenditure insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(77%);, and healthcare workers insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(26%);. Individuals were most disturbed by the changes around the eyes insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(34%);. Most of the participants had heard of facial rejuvenation insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(82%); and facial exercises insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(86%); before, but very few insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(23%); had applied them. Conclusions It was determined that individuals were aware that facial exercises were effective in facial rejuvenation, but they did not apply them. Making a habit of facial exercises at a young age and adding them to other non-invasive methods can delay the aging of the face and the transition to some costly invasive procedure.
Keywords : Face aging, Facial rejuvenation, Face yoga, Facial exercise

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