Figure 5. Ultrasound Images of the skin 0W and 12W of LMWCP intake for subject from the test group and from the placebo group. 58-year-old subject of the test group increased the dermal density and thickness for 12 weeks. (a) 0W, (b) 12W. There is no change dermal density and thickness in 52-year-old subject of the placebo group. (c) 0W, (d) 12W. Echogenicity color scale: white > yellow > red > green > black

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