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KMID : 1129720170340030179
Korean Journal of Acupuncture
2017 Volume.34 No. 3 p.179 ~ p.184
The Effect of Korean Medicine Treatments on Facial Asymmetry: A Case Report
Kwon Chan-Young

Lee Hoon-Hui
Im Yong-Seok
Abstract
Objectives: Despite the applicability of Korean Medicine(KM) treatments for facial asymmetry, no relevant study has been reported. In this case report, we report the effect and safety of KM treatments on facial asymmetry by mandibular lateral displacement.

Methods: Three patients suffering from facial asymmetry received twelve KM treatment sessions composed of Motion Style Treatment(MST), Yinyang Balance Appliance(YBA) of Functional Cerebrospinal Therapy(FCST), and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization(IASTM). The photos of each patient were taken before and after the treatment. And four primary reference lines were assessed before and after the treatment.

Results: All subjects were improved after KM treatments on photos. However, no statistical significance was observed.

Conclusions: This case report is the first to introduce the effect of KM treatments on facial asymmetry. Further well-designed, randomized, placebo-controlled trials are needed to verify these results.
KEYWORD
acupuncture, Korean traditional medicine, facial asymmetry
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