Needless Laser Injector for Antiaging Effect of Dermal Filler
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
The investigators aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of needless laser injector for antiaging effect of dermal filler.
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Detailed Description
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 Design
Arms and Interventions
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Experimental: Laser-induced microjet injector (Mirajet) The left/right assignment was sealed in a nontransparent envelop. |
Device: needless laser injector (Mirajet)
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.
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Active Comparator: Needle injection (control) The left/right assignment was sealed in a nontransparent envelop. |
Device: needle injection
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.
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Skin hydration using a Corneometer® CM 825 [at 12 weeks after treatment]
Secondary Outcome Measures
- Skin elasticity using a Cutometer® MPA 580 [at 12 weeks after treatment]
- Erythema index (EI) using a Mexameter® MX 18 (Courage & Khazaka) [at 12 weeks after treatment]
- Skin aging analyzed by three-dimensional photogrammetry [at 12 weeks after treatment]
- Patient's satisfaction score for antiaging effects [at 12 weeks after treatment]
from 1 (extremely dissatisfied) to 7 (extremely satisfied)
- Patient's pain score during treatment [up to 24 weeks]
from 0 (none) to 10 (worst)
- Adverse events related to the procedure [up to 24 weeks]
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- patients who wanted to improve facial skin aging
Exclusion Criteria:
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a history of skin rejuvenation treatment (including filler, botulinum toxin, lasers, chemical peeling, and topical retinoid) within 6 month prior to the start of the study
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having a plan for skin rejuvenation treatment during the study
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current pregnancy or breastfeeding
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an allergy to polylactic acid (PLA) or hyaluronic acid (HA)
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uncontrolled medical diseases
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | Seoul National University Bundang Hospital | Seongnam | Korea, Republic of | 13620 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Jung Won Shin, M.D., Ph.D., Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- MIRAJET-KHIDI-2004