Efficacy and safety of injection with poly-L-lactic acid compared with hyaluronic acid for correction of nasolabial fold: a randomized, evaluator-blinded, comparative study

• Published in: Clinical and experimental dermatology Vol. 40; no. 2; pp. 129 - 135
• Main Authors: Hyun, M. Y., Lee, Y., No, Y. A., Yoo, K. H., Kim, M. N., Hong, C. K., Chang, S. E., Won, C. H., Kim, B. J.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01.03.2015; Oxford University Press
• Subjects: Adult; Aged; Cosmetic Techniques - adverse effects; Dermatologic Agents - administration & dosage; Dermatologic Agents - adverse effects; Female; Humans; Hyaluronic Acid - administration & dosage; Hyaluronic Acid - adverse effects; Injections - adverse effects; Lactic Acid - administration & dosage; Lactic Acid - adverse effects; Male; Middle Aged; Nasolabial Fold; Polyesters; Polymers - administration & dosage; Polymers - adverse effects; Skin Aging - drug effects; Viscosupplements - administration & dosage; Viscosupplements - adverse effects

Summary Background Hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers and poly‐L‐lactic acid (PLA) fillers are frequently used to correct facial wrinkles. Aim To compare the efficacy and safety of a novel injectable poly‐L‐lactic acid (PLA) filler and a well‐studied biphasic HA filler for the treatment of moderate to sev...