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Trial reportJournal of cosmetic dermatology2026

Twelve-Month Outcome of Nasolabial Fold Correction by a Novel Non-1,4-Butanediol Diglycidyl Ether, Click-Crosslinked, Long-Chain Hyaluronic Acid Product.

Ari Safir, Sonja Sattler, Rodrigo Da Mota, Elzbieta Kowalska-Olędzka, Daniel J Kedar, Yoav Gronovich, Adi Maisel Lotan, Svetlana Shneider, Stephane Meunier, Ofir Artzi

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Trial report in Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors.

Ari SafirDivision of Dermatology, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1503-3959
Sonja SattlerRosenpark Klinik, Darmstadt, Germany.
Rodrigo Da MotaPrivate Practice Dr. Hilton & Partner for Dermatology, Düsseldorf, Germany.
Elzbieta Kowalska-OlędzkaMaria Skłodowska-Curie Medical Academy in Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland.
Daniel J KedarFaculty of Medical & Health Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
Yoav GronovichDepartment of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel.
Adi Maisel LotanDepartment of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel.
Svetlana ShneiderHallura R&D, Yokneam, Israel.
Stephane MeunierHallura R&D, Yokneam, Israel.
Ofir ArtziDivision of Dermatology, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel.

Funding

Hallura Ltd
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundHyaluronic acid (HA) products used for nasolabial fold (NLF) correction are typically crosslinked with 1,4-Butanediol diglycidyl ether (BDDE) and contain high HA concentrations and short HA chains. These characteristics may contribute to increased stiffness, enhanced immune reactivity, and less natural aesthetic outcomes. A novel HA material utilizing click-chemistry for crosslinking to preserve long-chain structure and afford low HA concentration and minimal modification was developed as a potential alternative.

aimThe aim of this study was to evaluate the 12-month safety and clinical performance of a non-BDDE, click-chemistry crosslinked, long-chain HA compound (HLR-2, Hallura) for NLF correction.

methodsTwo prospective, open-label studies were conducted, one in Europe and the other in Israel. All subjects received HLR-2 injections and were followed for 12 months. Efficacy was assessed by the Wrinkle Severity Rating Scale, Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale, and patient satisfaction measures. Safety was monitored through reporting of adverse events (AE) and documentation of injection site reactions (ISR).

resultsSixty-two subjects (29 Israeli and 33 European) were included. Responder rates at 6 months were 90.7% and 86.4%, respectively, with improvements sustained throughout 12 months. Satisfaction levels remained high (≥ 94% at all time points). ISRs were mild and transient, with no serious or delayed-onset AEs, and favorable induction of collagen and elastin and enhanced tissue integration were documented.

conclusionHLR-2 demonstrated high efficacy, high patient satisfaction, and a favorable safety profile over 12 months. The product's distinctive composition and clinical performance support its use for aesthetic indications, with potential for broader therapeutic applications.

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Cosmetic TechniquesCross-Linking ReagentsDermal FillersHyaluronic AcidNasolabial FoldSkin AgingAdultButylene GlycolsClick ChemistryFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPatient SatisfactionProspective StudiesTreatment Outcome1,4-bis(2,3-epoxypropoxy)butaneButylene GlycolsCross-Linking ReagentsDermal FillersHyaluronic Acidaesthetic medicineclick‐chemistryhyaluronic acidnasolabial foldsnon‐BDDE crosslinkingwrinkle correction

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PMID42029422
PMCPMC13108564

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