Effect of Single Facial Acupuncture on Dermal Structure and Appearance Satisfaction

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Conditions studied: Facial Aging, Wrinkles, Skin Aging

In brief

This study aims to investigate the effects of a single session of facial rejuvenation acupuncture on skin structure and personal satisfaction with facial appearance. As facial aging involves complex changes in muscles, skin, and soft tissues, facial acupuncture is considered a potential minimally invasive treatment to help restore balance and promote tissue repair. Researchers will enroll 60 healthy adults aged 30 to 60 who are concerned about facial aging. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an immediate intervention group or a waitlist control group. The intervention group will receive one session of facial acupuncture at the start of the study. The control group will continue their normal daily skincare routine for 6 weeks, after which they will receive the same single acupuncture treatment. All participants will be monitored weekly for 6 weeks. The research team will use non-invasive tools, including high-frequency skin ultrasound, 3D facial scanning, and a digital complexion analysis system, to objectively measure changes in skin thickness, facial volume, and wrinkles. Participants will also complete questionnaires at various time points to share their satisfaction with their appearance, self-confidence, and quality of life.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07664280

Run by

Far Eastern Memorial Hospital

People needed

60

Starts

2026-06-11

Expected to finish

2027-08-31

Last updated by the study team

2026-06-24

Who can join

Age: 30 and older, up to 60. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Adults aged 30 to 60 years old. Individuals concerned about facial aging issues.
• Individuals without severe chronic diseases.

You may not qualify if…

• Pregnant women.
• Individuals with coagulation disorders.
• Individuals with a keloid constitution or tendency for abnormal scarring.
• Individuals with acute or chronic facial hemiplegia/paralysis of any cause.
• Individuals who have undergone facial cosmetic surgery or cosmetic injections within the past 6 months.
• Individuals currently taking anticoagulant medications.
• Individuals with active skin infections.
• Individuals with a history of severe allergies.
• Individuals otherwise deemed unsuitable for facial acupuncture by the investigators.

Where it is running

• Neihu Lixin TCM Clinic — Taipei, Taiwan (enrolling)

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