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Aging, genetics and environmental factors contribute to multiple changes on the surface of the skin. These present with pigmentation, volume loss, loss of elasticity and loss of collagen. Altogether, areas of the face becomes "crepey", with resulting rhytids and an obvious appearance of thin and fragile skin. These are typically dermal manifestations of elastin and collagen loss resulting in a collective term of loss of "skin quality".
Current treatments to improve these changes involve the use of skincare, chemical peels, as well as more invasive repeated treatments such as microneedling and laser resurfacing. These commonly require repeated treatments and several days of downtime. More recently, treatment with a hybrid preparation of high and low-molecular weight complexes that are thermally cross-linked (Profhilo) has been suggested to stimulate collagen and elastin formation, thereby resulting in improvement in skin quality.
Aging, genetics and environmental factors contribute to multiple changes on the surface of the skin. These present with pigmentation, volume loss, loss of elasticity and loss of collagen. Altogether, areas of the face becomes "crepey", with resulting rhytids and an obvious appearance of thin and fragile skin. These are typically dermal manifestations of elastin and collagen loss resulting in a collective term of loss of "skin quality".
Current treatments to improve these changes involve the use of skincare, chemical peels, as well as more invasive repeated treatments such as microneedling and laser resurfacing. These commonly require repeated treatments and several days of downtime. More recently, treatment with a hybrid preparation of high and low-molecular weight complexes that are thermally cross-linked (Profhilo) has been suggested to stimulate collagen and elastin formation, thereby resulting in improvement in skin quality However, the evidence for this remains limited. Microfocused Ultrasound with Visualization (MFU-V) and Calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) have each been unequivocally proven to stimulate neocollagenesis and elastogenesis, leading to improvement in skin laxity. A recent study of a single-treatment single-depth of superficial MFU-V was found to result in aesthetic improvement of the accordion lines. In addition, there is recent evidence that CaHA in a hyperdiluted form can stimulate collagen and elastin formation. Indeed, this group of investigators has recently published the effectiveness of a single treatment of a combination MFU-V and diluted CaHA for improving brachial skin laxity. Arguably, there is a need to publish additional studies on these interventions for improving firmness and skin quality. In addition, there may be a theoretical cumulative benefit in using both treatments for improving skin quality, although the effectiveness of this combination has not been demonstrated.
With this background, the main rationale of performing this study is to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of a multimodality approach with a single treatment of superficial MFU-V and diluted CaHA for improvement of skin quality in Asian and Caucasian patients. The investigators selected Lower Face as the target area for the following reasons: 1) The Lower Face manifests the greatest with thinning, fine wrinkling and general fragility of the skin, 2) Volumization is not always aesthetically pleasing in this area but firmness of the skin is, 3) This area is an established treatment area for MFU-V, CaHA but not with other treatment options such as Profhilo.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Ultherapy and Radiesse | Experimental | Delivered to the lower face areas as drawn using a single transducer with a focal depth of 1.5mm (following a previously published paper (Lowe, 2021) but with extension of the lower treatment area to the two-ruler width (Ulthera marking ruler) as treatment zones. Application will be delivered through a cross-hatching technique. Immediately following MFU-V or up to a week after, diluted CaHA will be administered following the Global Consensus Guidelines published in 2018 by de Almeida et al as follows 1) 1 syringe or 1.5ml of CaHA diluted 1:1 with saline for a total of 3ml of solution or 1.5 diluted CaHA per side will be injected in the subdermal plane with a cannula using a retrograde fanning technique. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulthera System [Ulthera, Inc.] | Device | The Ulthera System is indicated for: - Use for noninvasive dermatological sculpting and lifting of the dermis: Upper Face, Lower Face, Neck, Décolletage. - Non-invasive treatment of Axillary Hyperhidrosis |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Change in Skin Quality | Pre and post treatment comparison of change in skin quality. These will be measured using Quantificare LifeViz Micro, an established tool to objectively measure and validate treatment results of skin quality which will allow to accurately quantify changes with specific measurement tools. | 1 Month, 3 Months and 6 Months post intervention |
| Change in Wrinkle Reduction | Pre and post treatment comparison of change in dimensions of fine lines (volume/depth/length). These will be measured using Quantificare LifeViz Micro, an established tool to objectively measure and validate treatment results of lines, which will allow to accurately quantify changes with specific measurement tools. | 1 Month, 3 Months and 6 Months post intervention |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Visual Aesthetic Improvement Score | Pre and post treatment comparison of Visual Aesthetic Improvement Score of standardized patient photographs by study investigators. Both VISIA Imaging photographs and standard photographs will be used. | 1 Month, 3 Months and 6 Months post intervention |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Patient Satisfaction | To evaluate patient satisfaction of change of lower face skin quality using a 5 point scale where 1 means strongly disagree and 5 means strongly agree. | 1 Month, 3 Months and 6 Months post intervention |
| Establish Number of Adverse Events |
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
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| Sylvia Ramirez, MD MPH MBA | Contact | +65 6801 4000 | dr.sylvia@cutislaserclinics.com |
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Cutis Medical Laser Clinics | Singapore | 228210 | Singapore |
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
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| 22316189 | Background | Narins RS, Carruthers J, Flynn TC, Geister TL, Gortelmeyer R, Hardas B, Himmrich S, Jones D, Kerscher M, de Maio M, Mohrmann C, Pooth R, Rzany B, Sattler G, Buchner L, Benter U, Breitscheidel L, Carruthers A. Validated assessment scales for the lower face. Dermatol Surg. 2012 Feb;38(2 Spec No.):333-42. doi: 10.1111/j.1524-4725.2011.02247.x. | |
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No individual participant data will be shared.
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This is a single centre prospective pilot study to evaluate the efficacy of combining MFU-V and diluted CaHA for improving skin quality on the lower face.
Treatment protocols are as follows:
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• Blinded assessment of aesthetic improvement at each visit as follows: Blinded reviewer to make qualitative comparisons of images of treated arms vs. baseline at each follow-up visit. If the reviewer perceived an improvement, he/she ask will be asked to select the correct post-treatment photograph
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| Merz Radiesse Injectable Implant | Device | Radiesse injectable implant is an opaque, sterile, non-pyrogenic, semi-solid, cohesive implant. The principal component is synthetic CaHA suspended in a gel carrier that consists primarily of water (sterile water for injection, United States pharmacopeia (USP)), glycerin (USP), and sodium carboxymethylcellulose (USP). Radiesse injectable implant (1.5mL syringe unit) has a CaHA particle size range of 25-45 microns and should be injected sub-dermally with a 27 gauge needle. |
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Count the number of participants with treatment-related adverse events as assessed by CTCAE v4.0 |
| 1 Month, 3 Months and 6 Months post intervention |
| Shoshani D, Markovitz E, Monstrey SJ, Narins DJ. The modified Fitzpatrick Wrinkle Scale: a clinical validated measurement tool for nasolabial wrinkle severity assessment. Dermatol Surg. 2008 Jun;34 Suppl 1:S85-91; discussion S91. doi: 10.1111/j.1524-4725.2008.34248.x. |
| Background | Information and Instruction Manual for Cutometer® dual MPA 580. English 2019/02 DK. [Available from: https://www.courage-khazaka.de/en/16-wissenschaftliche-produkte/alle-produkte/178-cutometer-e |
| 34277316 | Result | Lowe S. Single Treatment, Single Depth Superficial Microfocused Ultrasound with Visualization for Rhytid Improvement. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2021 Jul 13;9(7):e3662. doi: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000003662. eCollection 2021 Jul. |
| 34716645 | Result | Ramirez S, Puah IBK. Effectiveness of combined microfocused ultrasound with visualization and subdermal calcium hydroxyapatite injections for the management of brachial skin laxity. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2021 Dec;20(12):3871-3879. doi: 10.1111/jocd.14573. Epub 2021 Oct 29. |
| 30358631 | Result | Goldie K, Peeters W, Alghoul M, Butterwick K, Casabona G, Chao YYY, Costa J, Eviatar J, Fabi SG, Lupo M, Sattler G, Waldorf H, Yutskovskaya Y, Lorenc P. Global Consensus Guidelines for the Injection of Diluted and Hyperdiluted Calcium Hydroxylapatite for Skin Tightening. Dermatol Surg. 2018 Nov;44 Suppl 1:S32-S41. doi: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000001685. |
| 31044123 | Result | de Almeida AT, Figueredo V, da Cunha ALG, Casabona G, Costa de Faria JR, Alves EV, Sato M, Branco A, Guarnieri C, Palermo E. Consensus Recommendations for the Use of Hyperdiluted Calcium Hydroxyapatite (Radiesse) as a Face and Body Biostimulatory Agent. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2019 Mar 14;7(3):e2160. doi: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000002160. eCollection 2019 Mar. |
| 25417575 | Result | Casabona G, Michalany N. Microfocused ultrasound with visualization and fillers for increased neocollagenesis: clinical and histological evaluation. Dermatol Surg. 2014 Dec;40 Suppl 12:S194-8. doi: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000000231. No abstract available. |