Publications by authors named "R S Narins"
Background: Injectable fillers, such as those containing hyaluronic acid (HA), are increasingly used to smooth age-related facial creases and wrinkles.
Objective: To compare efficacy and safety of a HA gel with lidocaine formulated by XpresHAn Technology (HARDL) with a HA gel without lidocaine produced by Hylacross technology (HAJUP) in the treatment of moderate-to-severe nasolabial folds.
Materials And Methods: Subjects (n = 162) received initial and touch-up injections with HARDL and HAJUP on either side of the face.
Background: A polymethylmethacrylate-collagen filler is generally believed to give long-term benefits, but the risk of granuloma formation over time remains unclear.
Objective: To determine the incidence of granuloma formation and response to treatment and assess the degree of patient satisfaction over 5 years.
Materials And Methods: Adults seeking correction of nasolabial folds underwent up to 3 injection sessions over 2 months.
Background: Juvéderm Voluma XC (VYC-20L; hyaluronic acid gel) is approved in the United States for correction of age-related midface volume deficit (MVD).
Objective: Assess safety and effectiveness of VYC-20L after repeat treatment.
Methods: Subjects with MVD underwent optional repeat treatment 12 to 24 months after initial treatment if correction was lost or at 24 months regardless of loss of correction (n = 167).
Background: One of the earliest but often unaddressed signs of facial aging is volume loss in the temple. Treatment of the area can produce satisfying results for both patient and practitioner.
Objective: Safe injection requires explicit knowledge of the anatomy to avoid complications related to the multitude of vessels that course throughout the region at various depths.