ULFIT KOREAN MEDICAL CLINIC
Research Activities
A Study on the Corrective Effect of Facial Asymmetry with Korean Medicine Treatment, Including Temporomandibular Joint Balance Therapy (TBT)
2026.01.07
This study statistically analyzed the effects of Korean medicine treatment, including temporomandibular joint balance therapy (TBT), on the correction of facial asymmetry, across 36 clinical cases. Changes in soft tissue and hard tissue were quantitatively evaluated through pre- and post-treatment facial photographs and head X-ray analysis. The results confirmed statistically significant improvement effects in most facial asymmetry indicators. Furthermore, accompanying symptoms such as temporomandibular joint pain, headache, neck and shoulder pain, and bruxism also showed a tendency to improve. This study presents objective data showing that non-surgical Korean medicine treatment can be of practical help in improving facial asymmetry, and is a result that demonstrates the research capabilities of a Korean medicine clinic practicing evidence-based medicine.
This study statistically analyzed the effects of Korean medicine treatment, including temporomandibular joint balance therapy (TBT), on the correction of facial asymmetry, across 36 clinical cases. Changes in soft tissue and hard tissue were quantitatively evaluated through pre- and post-treatment facial photographs and head X-ray analysis. The results confirmed statistically significant improvement effects in most facial asymmetry indicators. Furthermore, accompanying symptoms such as temporomandibular joint pain, headache, neck and shoulder pain, and bruxism also showed a tendency to improve. This study presents objective data showing that non-surgical Korean medicine treatment can be of practical help in improving facial asymmetry, and is a result that demonstrates the research capabilities of a Korean medicine clinic practicing evidence-based medicine.
A Study on the Body Composition Improvement Effect of Dietary Therapy Concurrently Administered with Wild Ginseng Complex Pharmacopuncture and Herbal Medicine
2026.01.07
This study is a retrospective clinical study that analyzed the effect of dietary therapy, combining Mountain Ginseng Complex Pharmacoacupuncture and traditional Korean medicine, on body composition changes in obese patients. 26 adult patients who visited with obesity as their chief complaint underwent treatment for 8 to 12 weeks, and changes in body weight, BMI, body fat mass, visceral fat area, skeletal muscle mass, etc., before and after treatment, were analyzed using objective measurement equipment. As a result, body weight, body fat, and visceral fat significantly decreased, while skeletal muscle mass and skeletal muscle percentage showed a tendency to be maintained or increased, confirming the effect of qualitative improvement in body composition, not just simple weight loss. This study clinically suggests that traditional Korean medicine for obesity treatment can contribute not only to weight reduction but also to healthy weight loss with minimized muscle loss.
This study is a retrospective clinical study that analyzed the effect of dietary therapy, combining Mountain Ginseng Complex Pharmacoacupuncture and traditional Korean medicine, on body composition changes in obese patients. 26 adult patients who visited with obesity as their chief complaint underwent treatment for 8 to 12 weeks, and changes in body weight, BMI, body fat mass, visceral fat area, skeletal muscle mass, etc., before and after treatment, were analyzed using objective measurement equipment. As a result, body weight, body fat, and visceral fat significantly decreased, while skeletal muscle mass and skeletal muscle percentage showed a tendency to be maintained or increased, confirming the effect of qualitative improvement in body composition, not just simple weight loss. This study clinically suggests that traditional Korean medicine for obesity treatment can contribute not only to weight reduction but also to healthy weight loss with minimized muscle loss.
Case Report of 3 Patients with Facial Asymmetry Improved by Korean Medical Treatments such as Cervical Chuna and Functional Cerebrospinal Therapy (FCST)
2026.01.07
This study is a case report that analyzed the effect of Oriental medicine treatment, centered on cervical Chuna and Functional Craniosacral Therapy (FCST), on the improvement of facial asymmetry. Non-surgical Oriental medicine treatment was administered to three patients who presented with facial asymmetry as their chief complaint, and changes were analyzed using general photographs before and after treatment, head and whole-body radiographic images, and symptom questionnaire evaluations. As a result, both soft tissue and hard tissue asymmetries, including the facial midline, the tilting of the jaw and lips, and mandibular position, all showed improvement, and accompanying symptoms such as temporomandibular joint pain, neck and shoulder pain, headaches, and postural imbalance also showed a tendency to improve. This study clinically suggests that Oriental medicine treatment, which considers cervical, temporomandibular joint, and whole-body alignment together, can be effective in correcting facial asymmetry.
This study is a case report that analyzed the effect of Oriental medicine treatment, centered on cervical Chuna and Functional Craniosacral Therapy (FCST), on the improvement of facial asymmetry. Non-surgical Oriental medicine treatment was administered to three patients who presented with facial asymmetry as their chief complaint, and changes were analyzed using general photographs before and after treatment, head and whole-body radiographic images, and symptom questionnaire evaluations. As a result, both soft tissue and hard tissue asymmetries, including the facial midline, the tilting of the jaw and lips, and mandibular position, all showed improvement, and accompanying symptoms such as temporomandibular joint pain, neck and shoulder pain, headaches, and postural imbalance also showed a tendency to improve. This study clinically suggests that Oriental medicine treatment, which considers cervical, temporomandibular joint, and whole-body alignment together, can be effective in correcting facial asymmetry.
Publication of a paper discussing the effects of oral breathing on craniofacial morphology and head posture.
2026.01.07
Mouth breathing is an important functional factor that goes beyond a simple lifestyle habit and can influence facial form, jaw growth, and head and neck posture. This study systematically analyzed 11 domestic and international prior studies to comprehensively review the effects of mouth breathing on craniofacial form and head posture. As a result, it was confirmed that mouth breathers, compared to nasal breathers, tend to have longer faces, posteriorly positioned maxilla and mandible, and characteristic facial changes such as jaw rotation and hyoid bone position changes. On the other hand, a direct causal relationship with changes in head posture was statistically significant in only some studies, raising the need for further research.
Mouth breathing is an important functional factor that goes beyond a simple lifestyle habit and can influence facial form, jaw growth, and head and neck posture. This study systematically analyzed 11 domestic and international prior studies to comprehensively review the effects of mouth breathing on craniofacial form and head posture. As a result, it was confirmed that mouth breathers, compared to nasal breathers, tend to have longer faces, posteriorly positioned maxilla and mandible, and characteristic facial changes such as jaw rotation and hyoid bone position changes. On the other hand, a direct causal relationship with changes in head posture was statistically significant in only some studies, raising the need for further research.
Asymmetrical Face, Correcting Habits Book Published
2026.01.07
Do you know that the smartphone your child is using right now can cause not only vision loss but also facial asymmetry? Recently, there has been an increase in growing children visiting clinics due to sudden jaw pain. Smartphones are particularly fatal to children in developmental stages with significant physical changes, compared to adults whose growth has ended. This is because the repetitive posture adopted when looking at a smartphone and the characteristic gait pattern observed when walking while looking at a smartphone can lead to bodily imbalance and facial asymmetry. Is your face in photos even slightly crooked? If so, is your jaw okay? When you meet people who are concerned about temporomandibular joint disorder or facial asymmetry, they often complain of other physical symptoms in addition to aesthetic complexes. Temporomandibular joint disorder may not just be a jaw problem. It could be a cause of health issues for us. Even at this moment, as you chew, swallow, and speak, are you inadvertently overlooking the abnormal signals sent by your temporomandibular joint? Facial asymmetry correction is not merely a treatment received to become aesthetically pleasing, but a process of finding health. 29 Facial Correction Exercises You Can Do At Home Without Surgery! Put down the smartphone in your hand for a moment and start now for your child or for yourself. Facial asymmetry correction begins with correcting your small habits.
Do you know that the smartphone your child is using right now can cause not only vision loss but also facial asymmetry? Recently, there has been an increase in growing children visiting clinics due to sudden jaw pain. Smartphones are particularly fatal to children in developmental stages with significant physical changes, compared to adults whose growth has ended. This is because the repetitive posture adopted when looking at a smartphone and the characteristic gait pattern observed when walking while looking at a smartphone can lead to bodily imbalance and facial asymmetry. Is your face in photos even slightly crooked? If so, is your jaw okay? When you meet people who are concerned about temporomandibular joint disorder or facial asymmetry, they often complain of other physical symptoms in addition to aesthetic complexes. Temporomandibular joint disorder may not just be a jaw problem. It could be a cause of health issues for us. Even at this moment, as you chew, swallow, and speak, are you inadvertently overlooking the abnormal signals sent by your temporomandibular joint? Facial asymmetry correction is not merely a treatment received to become aesthetically pleasing, but a process of finding health. 29 Facial Correction Exercises You Can Do At Home Without Surgery! Put down the smartphone in your hand for a moment and start now for your child or for yourself. Facial asymmetry correction begins with correcting your small habits.
Publication of a paper on the correction of facial asymmetry improved by Korean traditional medicine treatment
2026.01.07
This study is a case report analyzing 5 cases of improved facial asymmetry through non-surgical Korean medicine treatment, rather than invasive treatments like surgery or orthodontics. Treatment was performed 10-14 times, applying a combination of acupuncture, Chuna manual therapy, functional craniospinal therapy (FCST), craniosacral therapy, and intraoral corrective devices. To compare before and after treatment, changes in soft and hard tissues were quantitatively evaluated through facial photograph analysis and head and whole-body radiographic image analysis. As a result, deviation of the facial midline, inclination of the eyes and oral commissures, and asymmetry of the mandible and cranium were significantly reduced on average, and accompanying symptoms such as temporomandibular joint pain, headaches, and shoulder/neck pain also improved. This study suggests that in cases of muscular, soft tissue, and functional facial asymmetry, non-surgical Korean medicine treatment can be an effective treatment alternative along with improving whole-body balance.
This study is a case report analyzing 5 cases of improved facial asymmetry through non-surgical Korean medicine treatment, rather than invasive treatments like surgery or orthodontics. Treatment was performed 10-14 times, applying a combination of acupuncture, Chuna manual therapy, functional craniospinal therapy (FCST), craniosacral therapy, and intraoral corrective devices. To compare before and after treatment, changes in soft and hard tissues were quantitatively evaluated through facial photograph analysis and head and whole-body radiographic image analysis. As a result, deviation of the facial midline, inclination of the eyes and oral commissures, and asymmetry of the mandible and cranium were significantly reduced on average, and accompanying symptoms such as temporomandibular joint pain, headaches, and shoulder/neck pain also improved. This study suggests that in cases of muscular, soft tissue, and functional facial asymmetry, non-surgical Korean medicine treatment can be an effective treatment alternative along with improving whole-body balance.
A Research Presentation on the Improvement of Facial Wrinkles Using Volume Thread Acupuncture
2026.01.07
This study is a case series of 3 cases evaluating the effect of thread embedding acupuncture, including Volume Thread Embedding Acupuncture, which is increasingly used in clinical practice, on facial wrinkle improvement. Three patients who visited with the chief complaint of facial wrinkle improvement underwent a single session combining general thread embedding acupuncture, barbed thread embedding acupuncture, and Volume Thread Embedding Acupuncture. Facial photographs taken before and after the procedure were standardized and corrected with Photoshop, and then wrinkle lengths were quantitatively measured. The evaluation items were infraorbital wrinkles, cheek laxity wrinkles, nasolabial folds, and marionette lines. As a result, wrinkle length decreased in all cases, and the reduction rate was particularly prominent in nasolabial folds and marionette lines. Patient satisfaction was mostly high, and no significant side effects were observed other than temporary pain or foreign body sensation after the procedure. This study suggests the possibility that thread embedding acupuncture combined with Volume Thread Embedding Acupuncture may be effective in improving deep linear wrinkles, especially nasolabial folds, and indicates the need for standardized procedures and long-term, large-scale clinical studies in the future.
This study is a case series of 3 cases evaluating the effect of thread embedding acupuncture, including Volume Thread Embedding Acupuncture, which is increasingly used in clinical practice, on facial wrinkle improvement. Three patients who visited with the chief complaint of facial wrinkle improvement underwent a single session combining general thread embedding acupuncture, barbed thread embedding acupuncture, and Volume Thread Embedding Acupuncture. Facial photographs taken before and after the procedure were standardized and corrected with Photoshop, and then wrinkle lengths were quantitatively measured. The evaluation items were infraorbital wrinkles, cheek laxity wrinkles, nasolabial folds, and marionette lines. As a result, wrinkle length decreased in all cases, and the reduction rate was particularly prominent in nasolabial folds and marionette lines. Patient satisfaction was mostly high, and no significant side effects were observed other than temporary pain or foreign body sensation after the procedure. This study suggests the possibility that thread embedding acupuncture combined with Volume Thread Embedding Acupuncture may be effective in improving deep linear wrinkles, especially nasolabial folds, and indicates the need for standardized procedures and long-term, large-scale clinical studies in the future.
