The data collected during a recent study clearly indicates that dynamic constant external facial exercise performed twice daily with a resistance exercise device can noticeably improve facial muscle strength and decrease skin laxity.  It was also discovered, however, that not everybody benefits to the same extent or in the same way.  Those who appear to need the most rehabilitation, with the saggiest skin obtain the greatest improvement. What it comes down to is that a physical alteration effected by regular exercise blunts the downward trend commonly associated with aging.   The results of the study suggest that this is true for some muscles responsible for facial expression as well.

Various patterns of wrinkles and slacks that characteristically occur at different again stages can be directly related to specific facial muscles.  Their view of the Japanese literature on this topic reveals that several groups have reported that programmed expressional exercise will improve facial appearance.  They also point out that strong motivation and patience are required to achieve effective results, and this is clearly the case with a progressive resistance device.

However, if faithfully followed, a dynamic constant external resistance exercise program is an effective rehabilitation therapy for persons experiencing facial weakness and sagging skin. You should know that HAART is effective, but lipodistrophy (LD), mainly from face, is an adverse event that interferes with the self-esteem and the adherence to treatment.

An independent study was recently done, which consisted of a panel of healthy older females with some signs of facial laxity followed a mechanically aided facial exercise program based on progressive resistance for 3 months.  By the end of the 3-month treatment period, highly significant differences were completed. 

Scientifically monitored changes in the panelist's facial structure were quite consistent with the primary perception of the panelists that their facial skin had become firmer and more elastic. The overall pattern of change also corresponded nicely to changes in the condition of their facial muscles as measured by the time they could hold a resistance load.