Facial‑Flex® – Clinically Proven
The two independently verified clinical trials, published in The Journal for the Society of Investigative Dermatology and The Journal of Geriatric Dermatology in America, confirmed that Facial‑Flex® increased muscle strength and firmness.
The second study confirmed the conclusions of the first study, in particular that mechanically aided resistance exercise increases facial muscle strength and produces a corresponding increase in facial firmness. The second study also demonstrated that changing the Facial‑Flex® elastic bands weekly significantly increased the results achieved. The elastics fatigue with use. Changing them maintained a more consistent level of resistance during exercise. In the first study, the elastic bands were not changed until they broke.
| Firmness | Strength | Skin Blood Flow | Period | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Study 1 | +22.1% | +75% | +10% | 15 weeks* |
| Study 2 | +32.5% | +250% | – | 8 weeks (alignment changed) |
*The first study was extended 60 days beyond the initial 90 day test period. Skin blood flow was not measured in the second study.
Study 1
Changes in Facial Skin Biomechanics due to a Mechanically Guided Resistance Exercise Program
By G.L. Grove, S.W. Rimdzius, M.J. Grove. (1992)
Study 2
A Mechanically Aided Resistance Exercise Program for Sagging Facial Muscles
By Gary L Grove PhD, Stan Rimdzius BS, and Charles R Zerweck PhD. (1994)
