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

Year 2023, Volume: 5 Issue: 2, 415 - 22, 15.05.2023

İsmihan İlknur Uysal , Ümmühan Yağmurkaya , Munise Daye , Çiğdem Taşpınar

https://doi.org/10.37990/medr.1258455

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 (85.1%), between 25-34 years of age (32%), university graduates (44%), with income equal to expenditure (77%), and healthcare workers (26%). Individuals were most disturbed by the changes around the eyes (34%). Most of the participants had heard of facial rejuvenation (82%) and facial exercises (86%) before, but very few (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

Thanks

We want to thank the volunteer participants.

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