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ArticleJournal of cosmetic dermatology2025

In Vitro Evaluation of the Effects of Multipoint Hyaluronic Acid-Based Intradermal Fillers on Skin Quality Using a Novel 3D Reconstructed Skin Aging Model.

Marion Albouy, Morgan Dos Santos, Kilian Laho, Denis Couchourel, Frédéric Tranchepain

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Article 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 5 papers.

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5 authors.

Marion AlbouyLaboratoires VIVACY, France.
Morgan Dos SantosLabSkin Creations, Lyon, France.
Kilian LahoLabSkin Creations, Lyon, France.
Denis CouchourelLaboratoires VIVACY, France.
Frédéric TranchepainLaboratoires VIVACY, France.

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laboratoires VIVACY
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundSuperficial injection of hyaluronic acid (HA)-based gels is a widely used method to restore skin quality and achieve a more youthful appearance. While the clinical benefits of such procedures are well established, their biological mechanisms of action remain poorly understood.

objectiveThis study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of two cross-linked HA gels (IPN-12.5 and HA-X12) on skin rejuvenation, focusing on skin hydration and extracellular matrix quality. The evaluation was conducted using an innovative skin model that closely mimics native human skin. MATERIAL AND

methodsA bioengineered scaffold composed of collagen, glycosaminoglycans, and chitosan was developed and seeded with aged human fibroblasts. This seeded scaffold has the ability to allow cellular migration, proliferation, and neo-synthesize its own extracellular matrix. Normal human keratinocytes were subsequently seeded on top of the newly formed dermal equivalent, thereby simulating the complex interactions that occur between the epidermis and dermis. Multipoint intradermal injections of the test products were administrated using a multipoint technique during the reconstruction protocol.

resultsBoth products significantly decreased transepidermal water loss (TEWL), though histomorphological differences were observed. The IPN-12.5-hydrogel-injected models showed enhanced barrier integrity, water retention, epidermal renewal, and skin elasticity markers compared to the controls and HA-X12.

conclusionIPN-12.5 hydrogel significantly improved hydration and elasticity-related skin markers when compared to a similar product (HA-X12). Despite similar clinical indications and concentrations, the products exhibited different biological effects, potentially due to differences in cross-linking technologies or HA molecular weights. These factors are likely to influence clinical outcomes achieved with the two formulations.

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Dermal FillersHyaluronic AcidSkin AgingCells, CulturedChitosanCollagenCosmetic TechniquesFibroblastsHumansHydrogelsInjections, IntradermalKeratinocytesModels, BiologicalRejuvenationSkinTissue ScaffoldsChitosanCollagenDermal FillersHyaluronic AcidHydrogels3D skin modelaesthetic medicinehyaluronic acidregenerative aestheticskin qualityskin regenerationtissue engineering

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PMID40931763
PMCPMC12423733

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