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Study aim
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Safety and effectiveness assessment of Dermavisc deep, injectable gel for nasolabial folds correction
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Design
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Phase II, before after clinical study
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Settings and conduct
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The study will be conducted in Center for research and training in skin diseases and leprosy. Before intervention face photography will be taken from participants using digital camera and Visioface camera for determination the severity of nasolabial folds, according to Allergan scale. Skin ultrasound also will performed on nasolabial folds. One intradermal injection with Dermavisc deep will be performed on each nasolabial fold. The assessment will be repeated right after intervention and 2 weeks, 3 and 9 months later. Subjects’ satisfaction and adverse effect will be recorded in each follow up visit.
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Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
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Inclusion criteria:
18 -65 years old men and women, Moderate to severe nasolabial folds based on Allergan criteria, The opportunity to accompany the visit programs and study process, Signing the infirmed consent form and agree to a 9-month follow-up
Exclusion criteria:
Previous hyaluronic acid (HA)-based dermal filler treatment(s) injected within the last 12 months prior to enrollment, Cosmetic facial procedures (chemical peel, laser, radio frequency, dermabrasion, ablative or non-ablative procedures), Botox) in the lower 2/3 of the face, within 3 month prior to study entry,
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Intervention groups
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Intervention group: one injection with 1-2 cc Dermavisc deep injectable gel in each nasolabial fold.The product is a sterile, biodegradable, viscoelastic, transparent, isotonic and homogenized gel implant. This gel consists of transverse hyaluronic acid connections obtained from Streptococcus equi bacteria and formulated in physiological buffer with a concentration of 20 mg/ml .
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Main outcome variables
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Severity of nasolabial folds