肌の「はり」「弾力性」測定法開発とその応用 (第3報)

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The purpose of this study was to develop instrumental methods for in vivo measurements of skin elasticity for characterizing skin conditions and substantiating cosmetic efficacy. The bio-rheological instruments developed for this purpose were designed to measure responses equivalent to sensory perception by cosmetic users.
The “Skin Elastometer” measured swelling height of the skin placed under a suction cup with variable pressure. We introduced the microcomputer into skin elastometer system for priciser measurement and speedy analysis.
By this instrumental system, we measured the facial skin of 59 women in Pola laboratories and 90 women in Nagoya, and tried to evaluate the efficacies of treatment techniques, massaging and steam massaging. The apparent elasticity change due to the parts of face occured, and the substiation of treatments efficacy was suggested by this experiments.