A facial treatment that strengthens the levator palpebrae superioris muscle by suppressing frontal muscle movement.

Abstract

This improved method, which strengthens the levator palpebrae superioris muscle, eliminates shoulder stiffness and insomnia, prevents horizontal forehead wrinkles and drooping eyelids, and enhances facial beauty. [Solution] A facial treatment method for strengthening the levator palpebrae superioris muscle involves applying pressure to the frontalis muscle above the eyebrows to suppress its movement, and includes a pad portion 10 that extends from the lower part of the forehead to the upper part of the forehead near the eyebrows, from the center of the forehead towards the temples, covering one-half to two-thirds of the forehead, and is made of silicone rubber with a thickness of 5 mm to 10 mm, adjusted to have viscoelasticity and high rebound equivalent to the palm of the hand; and a tightening band portion 20 made of latex material that is wrapped around the head and applies pressure to the pad portion to the forehead, applying pressure equivalent to pressing the palm of the hand against the forehead, thereby applying pressure to one-half to two-thirds of the area of ​​the frontalis muscle of the forehead, suppressing the movement of the frontalis muscle and constricting the levator palpebrae superioris muscle to move the eyelids up and down.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a beauty method of suppressing the联动 of the frontalis muscle during the movement of the levator palpebrae superioris muscle and concentrating on exercising the levator palpebrae superioris muscle.

Background Art

[0002] When the levator palpebrae superioris muscle weakens with aging, ptosis of the eyelid occurs, resulting in an aged appearance. To prevent this, exercise of the levator palpebrae superioris muscle is recommended. Therefore, looking in detail at the muscle mechanism for raising the eyelid, as shown in FIG. 1, the opening and closing of the eyelid is performed by the levator palpebrae superioris muscle, Müller's muscle, orbital septum, and aponeurosis. That is, the eyelid mainly rises due to the contraction of the levator palpebrae superioris muscle. The levator palpebrae superioris muscle becomes a thin membranous aponeurosis halfway and attaches to the front surface of a plate-like tissue called the tarsus at the tip of the eyelid. When this levator palpebrae superioris muscle contracts, the tarsus is lifted as if pulled by the aponeurosis, and the eyelid opens. There is Müller's muscle on the back side of the aponeurosis, which connects the levator palpebrae superioris muscle and the tarsus. Therefore, when the aponeurosis detaches from the tarsus and stretches thinly, the contraction of the levator palpebrae superioris muscle is transmitted to the tarsus through Müller's muscle instead of the aponeurosis. Furthermore, as the pathological condition progresses, Müller's muscle also stretches, and the eyelid always droops. The state where the movement of the levator palpebrae superioris muscle is not transmitted to the tarsus even when it contracts is called aponeurotic blepharoptosis.

[0003] Therefore, beauty methods using an instrument that stimulates and exercises the levator palpebrae superioris muscle with the magnetism of hematite (Patent Document 1) and an instrument that applies electrical stimulation to the surrounding area of the eyes with a beauty mask for the eye area (Patent Document 2) have been proposed.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

[0005] However, we have found that conventional devices are not very effective for facial beautification targeting the levator palpebrae superioris muscle. The reason for this is that although methods such as 1) opening the eyes wide, 2) fixing the forehead and eyebrows and moving the eyelids, 3) placing fingers above the eyebrows and pulling them up, and 4) closing the eyes and rotating them under the eyelids are generally proposed as ways to train the levator palpebrae superioris muscle, conventional devices only stimulate the muscle and do not provide sufficient training exercises for it. Looking at the muscle structure of the entire face as shown in Figure 2, we can see that the corrugator supercilii muscle extends from the frontalis muscle to the entire forehead above the levator palpebrae superioris muscle, and that the frontalis muscle works in conjunction with the eyelid movement of the levator palpebrae superioris muscle. Therefore, the inventors have found that in the above training method, the frontalis muscle works in conjunction with the movement of the levator palpebrae superioris muscle, and the movement of the frontalis muscle plays a major role in the movement of the upper and lower eyelids. By evenly pressing with the palm or the like on an area covering one-half to two-thirds of the frontalis muscle from the center of the frontalis muscle above the eyebrow toward the left and right temples during the training of the levator palpebrae superioris muscle, the coordination of the frontalis muscle with the movement of the levator palpebrae superioris muscle is suppressed, allowing the movement to be concentrated on the levator palpebrae superioris muscle, and thus proving to be optimal for training the levator palpebrae superioris muscle. Therefore, based on these findings, the object of the present invention is to provide a facial beautification method that strengthens the levator palpebrae superioris muscle to suppress frontal muscle movement. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] This invention is the result of diligent research focusing on the related movements of the levator palpebrae superioris muscle. In training the levator palpebrae superioris muscle, the movement of the corrugator supercilii muscle and frontalis muscle above the eyebrow is suppressed, and the training is concentrated on the levator palpebrae superioris muscle. It is typically made of silicone rubber with a width extending from the lower part of the forehead near the eyebrows to the upper part of the forehead, extending from the center of the forehead towards the temples, covering one-half to two-thirds of the forehead, and having a thickness of 5 mm to 10 mm. This facial treatment involves using a levator palpebrae superioris muscle training aid, which includes a pressure pad portion 10 adjusted to be viscoelastic and highly resilient, corresponding to the palm of the hand, and a tightening band portion, typically made of latex, that is wrapped around the head and applies pressure to the forehead by pressing the pad portion against the forehead, thereby applying pressure to more than half to two-thirds of the frontalis muscle from the front of the forehead, suppressing the movement of the frontalis muscle and concentrating on the levator palpebrae superioris muscle to move the eyelids up and down. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to the present invention, the tightening force of the compression band, combined with the pressure of the viscoelastic and highly resilient pad, suppresses the coordination of the frontalis muscle. As a result, only the levator palpebrae superioris muscle moves, focusing on the upper and lower parts of the eyelid, allowing for efficient training of the levator palpebrae superioris muscle. When the levator palpebrae superioris muscle is trained, ptosis (drooping eyelids) is less likely to occur, and the following symptoms are improved: 1) When the levator palpebrae superioris muscle weakens, people tend to contract it strongly to see, causing pain deep in the eyes and a heavy feeling in the eyelids, but this is resolved. 2) When the levator palpebrae superioris muscle weakens, people tend to use the frontalis muscle more often, increasing the frequency of use of the trapezius muscle and making tension headaches and stiff shoulders more likely, but this is resolved. 3) When the levator palpebrae superioris muscle weakens, people tend to use the Müller's muscle more frequently, activating the sympathetic nervous system. As a result, a state of mental and physical tension persists, making insomnia more likely, but this is resolved.

[0008] Next, as the levator palpebrae superioris muscle weakens due to aging or fatigue, the frontal muscle tries to forcibly lift the upper eyelid, which can easily cause horizontal wrinkles on the forehead. Strengthening the levator palpebrae superioris muscle reduces the frequency of contraction of the frontal muscle, which can make forehead wrinkles more likely. However, when the levator palpebrae superioris muscle is strengthened, the frontal muscle on the forehead is compressed and its movement is suppressed, which helps to eliminate horizontal wrinkles on the forehead.

[0009] The levator palpebrae superioris muscle is located over the upper part of the eyeball and plays a role in lifting the eyelid. Therefore, strengthening this muscle can reduce sagging eyelids and make the eyes appear larger.

[0010] Thus, strengthening the levator palpebrae superioris muscle eliminates shoulder stiffness and insomnia, reduces horizontal wrinkles on the forehead and drooping eyelids, and enhances facial beauty. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0011] [Figure 1] This is a lateral diagram illustrating the mechanism of lifting the eyelids, showing the area around the eyeball. [Figure 2] These are frontal and lateral views showing the distribution of facial muscles. [Figure 3] (a) is a front view photograph and (b) is a back view photograph of the levator muscle training device used in the method of the present invention. [Figure 4] This is a frontal view of the face illustrating an embodiment of the method of the present invention, showing the face before training (a), during training (b), and after training (c). [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0012] This invention is a facial treatment method that strengthens the levator palpebrae superioris muscle by applying pressure to the frontalis muscle above the eyebrow to inhibit its movement. The method of this invention uses the levator palpebrae superioris muscle training device M shown in Figures 3(a) and (b). The levator palpebrae superioris muscle training device M has a width from the lower part of the forehead near the eyebrows to the upper part of the forehead, extends from the center of the forehead towards the temples, covers one-half to two-thirds of the forehead, and consists of a pad portion 10 made of silicone rubber with a thickness of 5 mm to 10 mm, which is adjusted to have viscoelasticity and high rebound equivalent to the palm of the hand, and a tightening band portion 20 made of latex material that is wrapped around the head and applies pressure to the forehead by pressing the pad portion against the forehead, similar to the pressure applied when the palm of the hand is pressed against the forehead. In addition, short sides 21 and long sides 22 of Velcro (registered trademark) are attached to both ends of the tightening band portion 20, allowing the tightening force on the head to be adjusted.

[0013] The pressing pad portion 10 is made of silicone rubber (with a hardness of 10 to 50, preferably 20 to 30) that is 2 to 10 mm thick, 50 mm long, and 100 mm wide and is used as an underlay for a seal.

[0014] The tightening band portion 20 is made of a latex rubber band (10 to 30 LB, preferably 15 to 25 LB) that is 1.5 mm thick, 300 to 400 mm in total length, and 30 to 40 mm wide.

[0015] On one side of the band portion 20, a Velcro material 21 that is 15 mm long and 20 to 30 mm wide is used, and on the other side, a Velcro material 22 that is 50 mm long and 20 to 30 mm wide is attached with an adhesive.

[0016] As shown in FIG. 4(b), the upper eyelid examination muscle exerciser M is worn, and the movement from the corrugator supercilii muscle to the frontal muscle is suppressed by pressing more than one-half and less than two-thirds of the area of the frontalis muscle with the palm, so that the upper eyelid elevator muscle is constricted and the eyelids are moved up and down. The appropriate pressing force by the pressing pad 10 is adjusted by adjusting the length of the band portion, and the pressing pad 10 suppresses the movement from the corrugator supercilii muscle to the frontal muscle.

[0017] The exercise effect is shown in FIGS. 4(a) and (b). By performing the eyelid up and down exercise 5 times a minute at bedtime and 5 times a minute when waking up for one day and night, the wrinkles on the forehead and eyelids shown in FIG. 4(a) disappear in one week to one month, and a beautiful face as shown in FIG. 4(b) is achieved.

[0018] In the present invention, it is preferable that the pressing pad portion has a large number of perforations or through holes in the thickness direction and can be impregnated with a beauty agent. Further, it is preferable that the pressing pad contains magnetic powder and can irradiate magnetic field lines to the frontalis muscle. Also, the tightening band portion can be configured to include wireless earphones so that a music effect can be imparted during wearing.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0019] 10 Pad portion 20 Belt portion 21, 22 Velcro portion

Claims

1. A facial treatment method that strengthens the levator palpebrae superioris muscle by applying pressure to the frontalis muscle above the eyebrows to inhibit its movement, comprising: a pressure pad portion that extends from the lower to the upper part of the forehead near the eyebrows, from the center of the forehead towards the temples, covering one-half to two-thirds of the forehead, and having a thickness of 5 mm to 10 mm, and made of silicone rubber, adjusted to have viscoelasticity and high rebound equivalent to the palm; and a tightening band portion that wraps around the head and applies pressure to the forehead from the front, applying pressure equivalent to pressing the palm against the forehead, thereby applying pressure to one-half to two-thirds of the area of ​​the frontalis muscle of the forehead, suppressing the movement of the frontalis muscle and focusing on the levator palpebrae superioris muscle to move the eyelids up and down.

2. The facial treatment method according to claim 1, wherein the pressing pad portion has a number of perforations or through holes in the thickness direction and can be impregnated with a facial treatment agent.

3. The facial treatment method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the pressing pad contains magnetic powder and is capable of irradiating magnetic field lines onto the forehead frontal muscle.

4. The facial beauty method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the tightening band portion is equipped with wireless earphones, and music effects can be provided when worn.

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