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Trial reportJournal of cosmetic dermatology2025

Safety and Efficacy of a "High and Low Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid Hybrid Complex" Injection for Face Rejuvenation.

Taraneh Yazdanparast, Azin Ayatollahi, Aniseh Samadi, Araz Sabzvari, Hamidreza Kafi, Alireza Firooz

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Trial report in Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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Authors and funding

6 authors.

Taraneh YazdanparastCenter for Research & Training in Skin Diseases & Leprosy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Azin AyatollahiCenter for Research & Training in Skin Diseases & Leprosy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Aniseh SamadiCenter for Research & Training in Skin Diseases & Leprosy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0134-429X
Araz SabzvariMedical Department, Orchid Pharmed Company, Tehran, Iran.
Hamidreza KafiMedical Department, Orchid Pharmed Company, Tehran, Iran.
Alireza FiroozCenter for Research & Training in Skin Diseases & Leprosy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionHyaluronic acid (HA)-based formulations could have remarkable efficacy in treating a wide range of skin defects, including skin aging. The purpose of the study was the evaluation of the clinical safety and efficacy of a high and low molecular weight HA hybrid complex injection for skin rejuvenation.

methodIn this single-arm, before-and-after clinical study, 20 subjects with wrinkled, dry, or rough skin were enrolled. They received two treatment sessions, each of 2 mL of stabilized high- and low-molecular-weight HA through intradermal injections in five bioaesthetic points with an interval of 4 weeks. Efficacy assessment measures included biophysical and sonographic parameters and the Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale (GAIS) score. Pain assessment, safety profile, and subject satisfaction were also reported.

resultsA significant improvement in skin firmness was demonstrated in both follow-up visits. The Transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and the dermis ecodensity improved significantly in the first follow-up visit. A statistically significant increase in the dermis thickness was seen in the second follow-up visit. The median GAIS score indicated an average improvement of 51%-75%. The median overall satisfaction score was 7 and 6 in the first and second follow-up visits. No important side effects were observed. The average pain VAS score was 2 out of 10.

conclusionThis new HA-based formulation is a safe and efficient treatment option to restore the vitality and turgidity of the skin.

trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov identifier: IRCT20150101020514N17 with ethics code IR.TUMS.TIPS.REC.1401.083.

Indexed as

Cosmetic TechniquesDermal FillersHyaluronic AcidRejuvenationSkin AgingAdultAgedFaceFemaleHumansInjections, IntradermalMaleMiddle AgedMolecular WeightPain MeasurementPatient SatisfactionDermal FillersHyaluronic Aciddermis densitydermis thicknesselasticityhigh and low molecular weighthyaluronic acidhydrationTEWL

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PMID40200860
PMCPMC11979678

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