The investigators aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of needless laser injector for antiaging effect of dermal filler.
A 24-week prospective, single-center, assessor-blinded, randomized, split-face study was conducted to compare the clinical efficacy and safety of needless laser injector versus needle injection for anti-aging effect of dermal filler.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
24
Mirajet injection was performed 2-3 passes until a total of 2cc of diluted PLA/HA solution was completely injected to the one half of the face.
For traditional method of needle injection, intradermal injection using multi-puncture/micro-papule technique was used. A series of injections at 0.5-1 cm apart was performed on one half of the face so that a total of 2cc of diluted PLA/HA solution was injected.
Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
Seongnam, South Korea
Skin hydration using a Corneometer® CM 825
Time frame: at 12 weeks after treatment
Skin elasticity using a Cutometer® MPA 580
Time frame: at 12 weeks after treatment
Erythema index (EI) using a Mexameter® MX 18 (Courage & Khazaka)
Time frame: at 12 weeks after treatment
Skin aging analyzed by three-dimensional photogrammetry
Time frame: at 12 weeks after treatment
Patient's satisfaction score for antiaging effects
from 1 (extremely dissatisfied) to 7 (extremely satisfied)
Time frame: at 12 weeks after treatment
Patient's pain score during treatment
from 0 (none) to 10 (worst)
Time frame: up to 24 weeks
Adverse events related to the procedure
Time frame: up to 24 weeks
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