GLASS LAB · Medical Aesthetics Evidence Index 303 cells · 19,226 papers · 5,969 top-tier evidence

Skin Quality · Photodamaged skin / texture

Mesotherapy skin cocktail evidence for Photodamaged skin / texture

C 49.2 / 100 Supported 10 RCT/meta · 10 clinical/observational · 4 case · 48 total
Early-stage evidence

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Includes meta-analysis/SR Median year 2018 Last 5 years 37% Positive results 44% Negative results 4 Korea/Asia 1

Known in Korea as

콜라겐 부스터

Procedure and brand names vary, but the evidence above applies to the same procedure mechanism.

Key papers

tier1 A hyaluronic acid-based micro-filler improves superficial wrinkles and skin quality: a randomized prospective controlled multicenter study. The Journal of dermatological treatment · 2023 · PMID 37577796

Abstract summary (English) BACKGROUND: NCTF®135HA is a bio-revitalizing solution containing hyaluronic acid designed to compensate for skin dehydration, fatigue, and fine wrinkles associated with endogenous and environmental aging. METHODS: We conducted a randomized, active-controlled study to evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of NCTF®135HA injections on the face (crow's feet), neck, and décolleté regions. Subjects were randomly assigned...

Randomized Controlled Trial, Multicenter Study, Journal Article

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tier1 Rejuvenating the periorbital area using platelet-rich plasma: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Archives of dermatological research · 2021 · PMID 33433716

Abstract summary (English) Intradermal injection of autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a non-surgical cosmetic therapy to rejuvenate the periorbital area pathologies of wrinkles, periorbital hyperpigmentation (POH), and photoaging. The past decade has seen the adoption of this novel therapy around the world. This is the first systematic review and meta-analysis evaluating PRP treatment of periorbital pathologies.

Journal Article, Meta-Analysis, Systematic Review

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tier1 Preliminary randomized controlled trial of antiaging effects of l-ascorbic acid applied in combination with no-needle and microneedle mesotherapy. Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2018 · PMID 30070034

Abstract summary (English) BACKGROUND: The epidermis is keratinized stratified squamous epithelium covered by hydro-lipid barrier. Vitamin C is a water-soluble antioxidant which protects skin from oxidative damage and rejuvenates photo-aged skin. There are different options of improving active substance penetration through the stratum corneum of the epidermis.

Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial

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tier1 Curative effects of microneedle fractional radiofrequency system on skin laxity in Asian patients: A prospective, double-blind, randomized, controlled face-split study. Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy : official publication of the European Society for Laser Dermatology · 2017 · PMID 27849406

Abstract summary (English) BACKGROUND: To date, no studies compared curative effects of thermal lesions in deep and superficial dermal layers in the same patient (face-split study). OBJECTIVE: To evaluate skin laxity effects of microneedle fractional radiofrequency induced thermal lesions in different dermal layers. METHODS AND MATERIALS: 13 patients underwent three sessions of a randomized face-split microneedle fractional radiofrequency...

Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial

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tier1 Expression of transforming growth factor-β after different non-invasive facial rejuvenation modalities. International journal of dermatology · 2014 · PMID 25514823

Abstract summary (English) BACKGROUND: Transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) is a major regulator of the synthesis of extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins in human skin as it stimulates fibroblast proliferation and collagen production. Perturbed TGF-β expression may play a key role in the pathogenesis of skin aging. OBJECTIVES: This study was conducted to objectively evaluate the effects of different modalities of non-invasive facial...

Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

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tier1 Mesotherapy with an Intradermal Hyaluronic Acid Formulation for Skin Rejuvenation: An Intrapatient, Placebo-Controlled, Long-Term Trial Using High-Frequency Ultrasound. Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2014 · PMID 25539986

Abstract summary (English) Mesotherapy with hyaluronic acid (HA) is a treatment approach currently used for skin rejuvenation. High-frequency ultrasound (20-100 MHz) is a non-invasive technique that has been used to evaluate age-related dermal changes. The presence and the degree of a typical subepidermal low-echogenic band (SLEB) are photoaging related: the lower the SLEB echogenicity, the higher the photoaging.

Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial

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tier1 Clinical and biometrological efficacy of a hyaluronic acid-based mesotherapy product: a randomised controlled study. Archives of dermatological research · 2013 · PMID 23715889

Abstract summary (English) Data demonstrating the efficacy of hyaluronic acid (HA)-based mesotherapy for skin rejuvenation are scarce. The aim of the study is to assess the efficacy of non-reticulated HA-based mesotherapy on skin elasticity and complexion radiance. 55 women with cutaneous ageing signs included in the Full Analysis Set (FAS) population blindly received intradermal micro-injections (50 × 0.02 mL) of non-cross-linked HA filler...

Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

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tier1 A systematic review of dermal fillers for age-related lines and wrinkles. ANZ journal of surgery · 2011 · PMID 21299793

Abstract summary (English) BACKGROUND: Dermal fillers are gaining popularity for rapid aesthetic improvement. Long-term efficacy and safety have not been well documented. The aim of this systematic review was to assess the safety and efficacy of injectable dermal fillers compared with other facial augmentation techniques for the management of age-related lines and wrinkles.

Journal Article, Systematic Review

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tier1 [Combined application of electric myo-stimulation and meso-therapy for the correction of age-related changes of the facial skin]. Voprosy kurortologii, fizioterapii, i lechebnoi fizicheskoi kultury · 2010 · PMID 21086592

Abstract summary (English) The objective of the present study was to evaluate effects of mesotherapy (MT) and electrostimulation (EMS) on age-related changes of the facial skin. The secondary objective was to identify factors influencing the therapeutic efficiency of these methods. The study included 60 women aged from 30 to 59 years.

English Abstract, Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial

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tier2 Exosomes and Signaling Nanovesicles from the Nanofiltration of Preconditioned Adipose Tissue with Skin-B® in Tissue Regeneration and Antiaging: A Clinical Study and Case Report. Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2024 · PMID 38674316

Abstract summary (English) Background and Objectives: This three-year clinical trial aimed to demonstrate that only the signaling vesicles produced by ADSCa, containing mRNA, microRNA, growth factors (GFs), and bioactive peptides, provide an advantage over classical therapy with adipose disaggregate to make the tissue regeneration technique safer due to the absence of interfering materials and cells, while being extremely minimally...

Clinical Trial, Journal Article

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