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ArticleIn vivo (Athens, Greece)

Quantitative Assessment of Polydioxanone Microsphere Fillers for Nasolabial Fold Correction: A Comparative Study.

Nguyen Ngan Giang, Linh Thi Thuy LE, Caijun Jin, Shuyi Zhou, Han Jin Kwon, Jung Ryul Ham, Won Ku Lee, Park Young Min, Yong Hyun Lee, Pham Ngoc Chien and 1 more

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11 authors.

Nguyen Ngan Giang *Department of Medical Device Development, College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Linh Thi Thuy LE *Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea.
Caijun JinDepartment of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea.
Shuyi ZhouDepartment of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea.
Han Jin KwonUltraV Co., Ltd. R&D Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Jung Ryul HamUltraV Co., Ltd. R&D Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Won Ku LeeUltraV Co., Ltd. R&D Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Park Young MinUltraV Co., Ltd. R&D Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Yong Hyun LeeKorean Institute of Nonclinical Study, H&Bio. co. Ltd., Seongnam, Republic of Korea.
Pham Ngoc ChienDepartment of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea; 99613@snubh.org.
Chan Yeong HeoDepartment of Medical Device Development, College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea; lionheo@snu.ac.kr.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND/

aimDermal fillers are essential tools for facial rejuvenation. This study evaluated the clinical efficacy and safety of a polydioxanone (PDO)-based filler from UltraV, compared with established commercial alternatives for improving nasolabial fold wrinkles. MATERIALS AND

methodsThirty-one participants (aged 20-59 years) were enrolled in this prospective, split-face comparative study. Each participant received 1 ml of the test product on one side of the face and an equivalent volume of a control filler on the contralateral side. Skin texture and sunken volume were quantified using ANTERA 3D CS imaging technology (Miravex, Dublin, Ireland) at three time points: baseline, four weeks after the first injection, and four weeks after the second injection. The imaging system's internal software was used to perform topographical analysis of skin surface changes.

resultsQuantitative 3D analysis showed that the polydioxanone (PDO) filler yielded significantly better results than all controls in volume restoration and texture refinement (

conclusionPDO filler demonstrated favorable clinical efficacy in enhancing skin texture and volume, achieving improvements that were comparable to those of established fillers. These objective findings support PDO fillers as a viable nonsurgical option for facial rejuvenation.

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Dermal FillersMicrospheresNasolabial FoldPolydioxanoneSkin AgingAdultCosmetic TechniquesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRejuvenationTreatment OutcomeYoung AdultDermal FillersPolydioxanonecollagendermal fillerPolydioxanone

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PMID42379760
PMCPMC13322040

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