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ReviewJournal of cosmetic dermatology2025

Noninvasive Assessment Methods for the Therapeutic Effect Following Facial Rejuvenation.

Shasha Zhao, Meng Wang, Xiaodong Lai, Yan Yan

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Review in Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

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2 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Shasha ZhaoDepartment of Dermatology, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
Meng WangDepartment of Dermatology, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
Xiaodong LaiDepartment of Dermatology, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
Yan YanDepartment of Dermatology, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4336-1538

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAs the demand for facial rejuvenation continues to rise, monitoring the response to therapy is worthy of attention. However, a standardized system for assessing therapeutic effects is currently lacking. This study aims to review the existing noninvasive efficacy evaluation tools for facial rejuvenation and analyze their advantages and disadvantages.

methodsAn extensive literature search was conducted in PubMed to identify articles on efficacy evaluation tools for facial rejuvenation published between 1995 and 2024.

resultsWe classify the available measurement tools as subjective assessment methods, imaging techniques, and biophysical methods. Most subjective scales are based on clear definitions and standardized photographs, which are evaluated by dermatologists. Various scales focusing on different clinical features are continuously being developed, making it challenging to compare study outcomes. Imaging techniques are generally more precise and accurate. The information collected by these techniques is more convenient to store, search, and analyze, indicating their significant potential for monitoring efficacy. However, the high cost of equipment and complexity of operation may limit the application. Biophysical parameters can indirectly measure the severity of skin aging, but their repeatability and accuracy require further validation.

conclusionThis review offers a comprehensive overview of the existing efficacy evaluation methods for facial rejuvenation and discusses pertinent details. There is no single best assessment method. When selecting outcome measures in clinical practice or scientific research, several factors must be considered, including therapeutic objectives, convenience, and accuracy.

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Cosmetic TechniquesOutcome Assessment, Health CareRejuvenationSkin AgingFaceHumansPhotographyTreatment Outcomebiophysical parametersefficacy evaluationfacial rejuvenationimaging techniquessubjective assessment tools

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PMCPMC12514461

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