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Facial Plast Surg 2024; 40(03): 363-369
DOI: 10.1055/a-2102-4796
Original Research

A Prospective Open-Label Study for Treatment of Infraorbital Hollows Using a Volumizing Hyaluronic Acid Filler

Scott W. Smith
1   Smith Facial Plastics, Gahanna, Ohio
,
Blaine L. Massey 
1   Smith Facial Plastics, Gahanna, Ohio
,
Michael B. Hall
2   Advanced ENT & Allergy, Sewell, New Jersey
,
Edward D. Buckingham
3   Buckingham Center for Facial Plastic Surgery, Austin, Texas
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Abstract

This study aimed to prospectively evaluate the effectiveness, patient satisfaction, and early adverse events of using the hyaluronic acid filler VYC-20L for the treatment of infraorbital hollowing. A total of 21 participants underwent injection of VYC-20L. FACE-Q satisfaction surveys before and after treatment along with early adverse events surveys were conducted. Pre- and posttreatment photos were graded, and the Allergan Infraorbital Hollows Scale was used to assess the difference in infraorbital hollowing. The results showed infraorbital hollowing improvement with VYC-20L was significant (p < 0.001). FACE-Q Satisfaction with Eyes scores on average were 27 points higher after treatment (p < 0.001). The mean FACE-Q Satisfaction with Decision score was 74.1%. The most common short-term adverse symptoms were tenderness (67%), swelling (62%), and bruising (52%). This study concludes that VYC-20L is an effective nonsurgical treatment option for infraorbital hollowing with high patient satisfaction.

Keywords

infraorbital hollows - hyaluronic acid - filler - VYC-20L


Publication History

Accepted Manuscript online:
30 May 2023

Article published online:
12 July 2023

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