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ArticleGels (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Analysis of Morphologic and Rheological Properties of Hyaluronic Acid Gel Fillers to Body Contouring and Its Clinical Correlation.

Maria Cláudia Almeida Issa, Renata M M Viana, Paulo R de Souza Mendes, Mônica F Naccache, Priscila R Varges, Eliana P Marín Castaño, Eliandre Palermo

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Article in Gels (Basel, Switzerland), 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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7 authors.

Maria Cláudia Almeida IssaDepartment of Internal Medicine (Dermatology), Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niterói 24033-900, RJ, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0003-1031-7370
Renata M M VianaPrivate Practice, São Paulo 04012-080, SP, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-2134-473X
Paulo R de Souza MendesRheology Group, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 22451-900, RJ, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-7813-3028
Mônica F NaccacheRheology Group, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 22451-900, RJ, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-5867-5436
Priscila R VargesRheology Group, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 22451-900, RJ, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-9884-5647
Eliana P Marín CastañoRheology Group, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 22451-900, RJ, Brazil.
Eliandre PalermoPrivate Practice, São Paulo 05455-000, SP, Brazil.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The demand for minimally invasive body contouring procedures, particularly for gluteal augmentation, has grown significantly. This study evaluates the morphologic and rheological properties of four commercially available hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers used for body contouring and explores their clinical implications. Critical parameters such as storage modulus (G'), loss modulus (G″), complex modulus (G*), and damping factor (tan δ) were measured using oscillatory rheological tests to assess each filler's elasticity, viscosity, and viscoelastic profile. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) was performed to analyze the microstructure of the fillers, providing insights into their microscopic architecture. The results showed differences in mechanical properties and viscoelastic behavior among the fillers. These variations suggest that the choice of filler may need to be tailored to specific body contouring requirements. Understanding these differences is crucial for achieving the best clinical results and patient satisfaction, helping professionals select the most suitable filler for each case.

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body contouringdermal fillerhyaluronic acidrheology

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PMID39852036
PMCPMC11765361

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