Two Cases of Facial Scars after Oriental Treatment for Cosmetic Purposes
- Author:
Yoon Hwan LEE
1
;
Sun Young YUH
;
Hye Sung HAN
;
Ji Yeon HONG
;
Joon SEOK
;
Kui Young PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Chung-Ang University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2024;62(9):520-522
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Recently, oriental treatments, including facial asymmetry correction, skin elasticity enhancement, and scar treatment, have been increasingly used for cosmetic purposes. These treatments include moxibustion and various acupunctures including thread-embedding therapy. Herein, we report two cases of facial scar development following moxibustion for acne scars and thread-embedding therapy for correcting nose shape in an Oriental medical clinic aiming to raise awareness about the adverse dermatological effects of oriental treatments for cosmetic purposes.
