Publication of a paper on facial asymmetry correction improved through Korean medical treatment
This study is a case report analyzing five cases where facial asymmetry improved through non-surgical Korean medicine treatment, rather than invasive treatments such as surgery or orthodontics. Treatment was performed for 10 to 14 sessions using a combination of acupuncture, Chuna therapy, Functional Cerebrospinal Therapy (FCST), craniosacral therapy, and intraoral appliances. To compare before and after treatment, changes in soft and hard tissues were quantitatively evaluated through facial photograph analysis and radiographic imaging of the head and the entire body. As a result, the deviation of the facial midline, the tilt of the eyes and corners of the mouth, and the asymmetry of the mandible and skull significantly decreased on average, and accompanying symptoms such as temporomandibular joint pain, headaches, and shoulder/neck pain also improved. This study suggests that non-surgical Korean medicine treatment can be an effective treatment alternative for muscular, soft-tissue, and functional facial asymmetry, along with improving overall body balance.
