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ArticleAesthetic surgery journal. Open forum2023

A Multi-Center Evaluation of Restorative Eye Treatment and INhance With Trihex Technology to Improve Aesthetic Outcomes When Used Pre- and Post-Blepharoplasty.

Wendy W Lee, Steven Fagien, Jennifer Murdock, Michaela Bell, Alan D Widgerow

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Article in Aesthetic surgery journal. Open forum, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1citing papers in PubMed
0.2field-weighted citation impact, top 39% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

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1 citing paper in PubMed, 1 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Wendy W LeeOculofacial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Orbit and Oncology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA.
Steven FagienAesthetic Eyelid Plastic Surgery, Boca Raton, FL, USA.
Jennifer MurdockPlastic Eye Surgery Associates, PLLC, Houston, TX, USA.
Michaela BellAlastin Skincare, Inc., Carlsbad, CA, USA.
Alan D WidgerowDivision Chief, Research, Center for Tissue Engineering, Plastic Surgery Department, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5705-8073
Aesthetic Surgery Center · USHouston Eye Associates · USUniversity of California, Irvine · USUniversity of Miami · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Restorative Eye Treatment with TriHex Technology (RET) is a topical eye product with peptides and botanicals that reduce the appearance of crow's feet, under-eye bags, and dark circles. INhance with TriHex Technology (IH) is a topical product that has been clinically proven to accelerate the clearance of bruises and aid in the reduction of swelling. TriHex Technology has been shown to regenerate collagen and elastin. Objectives: Evaluate the use of RET compared to a bland moisturizer prior to blepharoplasty and the bilateral use of INhance postoperatively. Methods: Blepharoplasty patients were randomized to use either RET or a bland moisturizer, twice daily, on the designated periocular skin for 4 weeks prior to the procedure. Postoperatively, participants applied IH bilaterally, at least 4 times a day, and returned for follow-up on Days 1 or 3, 7, and 14. The removed upper-eyelid skin (13 patients) underwent independent dermatopathological evaluation. Results: Investigators noted no differences in peri-operative complications but observed faster improvement in swelling, bruising, discomfort on the treated side. 85% of participants had less edema and bruising on the RET pretreated side. Biopsy results revealed improved extracellular matrix appearance on the RET pretreated side. Participants agreed that IH alleviated their swelling and noted that their skin felt and appeared more hydrated. Conclusions: A regimen designed for eyelid surgery employing a pretreatment product component and a post treatment product appear to have a positive impact on measured outcomes in blepharoplasty patients including effects on bruising, swelling and patient comfort. Level of Evidence 4:

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