Publications by authors named "Mariagrazia Patalano"
Article Synopsis
- HArmonyCa™ is a new hybrid dermal filler combining hyaluronic acid and calcium hydroxylapatite, aimed at improving facial aging and skin conditions.* -
- The study involved 129 patients who underwent HArmonyCa™ treatment, with outcomes evaluated nine months post-treatment using both physician and patient satisfaction assessments.* -
- Results indicated significant improvements in facial appearance and movement, with only minor adverse effects reported, demonstrating the treatment's safety and compatibility with other cosmetic interventions.*
Background: Botulinum neurotoxin type A is the most widely used nonsurgical treatment for esthetic improvement of the face and neck. In 2015, an Italian consensus panel met to discuss the optimal methods for using onabotulinumtoxinA. However, clinical practice continues to evolve and the original report is now considered obsolete.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Men worry disproportionately about potential negative consequences of facial aesthetic treatment with injectable therapies, such as side effects or appearing more feminine. Features of the lower third of the face (eg, prominent chin and jaw) are particularly important in perceptions of masculinity. A strategy has been developed for male patients based on an initial consultation emphasizing the safety and masculinizing potential of injectables, followed by treatment with a high G' hyaluronic acid filler targeting the lower third.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: VYC-12 is a novel hyaluronic acid-based dermal filler designed to treat fine lines and improve skin quality. A specialist digital camera and proprietary Digital Analysis of the Cutaneous Surface (DACS) software have previously been used to objectively measure changes in skin features.
Objective: To assess the effect of facial treatment with VYC-12 on skin texture using the specialist camera.