A. Ayatollahi, A. Firooz, A. Samadi
May 17, 2020
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Journal of cosmetic dermatology
Abstract
BACKGROUND Skin boosting with small particles of hyaluronic acid (HA) is a new method of skin rejuvenation. AIM Here we aim to evaluate the efficacy and safety of booster injections of non-cross-linked HA in improving the facial skin quality. METHODS 20 men and women age 40.15 ± 6.63 years were treated with 3 injections of non-cross-linked HA (1-2 ml) with intervals of 3 weeks. Skin hydration and elasticity parameters were evaluated before intervention and one week and 4 months later. Facial skin improvement also evaluated using Physician's Global Assessment score (PGA). RESULTS skin hydration increased one week and 4 months after last treatment, (p > 0.05). Skin firmness (R0) reduced significantly at week 1 and month 4 (p-value = 0.01 and 0.00). Skin tiring effect /Fatigue (R3) showed significant decrease at week 1 and month 4 (p-value=0.01 and 0.00 respectively). Four months after last treatment skin gross elasticity (R2) and net elasticity (R5) also increased significantly (p-value=0.00) PGA one week and four months after last treatment were 2.33 ± 0.76 and 1.35± 0.49 out of 4, respectively. Adverse effects were mostly transient and mild in severity. CONCLUSION Booster therapy with HA is a safe and well tolerated procedure and results in improvement in skin elasticity and relative increase in skin hydration.