Publications by authors named "Suzanne Meran"

Background: Hyaluronic acid (HA) filler longevity has been studied for wrinkles. However, its long-term use for treating atrophic facial scars has not yet been analyzed in long-term prospective studies.

Objective: Analyze the safety and duration of a HA filler for the use in atrophic scars.

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  • The study assessed the safety and effectiveness of a biotech cellulose mask for patients recovering from cosmetic procedures, focusing on its impact on comfort and healing time.
  • Fifteen patients received different treatments and were randomized to apply the mask on one side of their face while comparisons were made with the untreated side through photos and thermal imaging.
  • Results showed the mask significantly reduced facial temperature, pain, swelling, and erythema, leading to quicker recovery without any noted side effects.
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Background: The long-term efficacy and safety of hyaluronic acid fillers injected into the neck have yet to be analyzed in a prospective trial in the United States.

Objective: Analyze the long-term efficacy and safety of a hyaluronic acid filler for static horizontal neck rhytids.

Materials And Methods: Twenty-six subjects were enrolled in the study.

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Background: Hyaluronic acid fillers have been studied extensively for facial wrinkles; however, their efficacy for atrophic facial scars has yet to be analyzed in a prospective placebo-controlled study.

Objective: To analyze the efficacy and safety of a hyaluronic acid filler for atrophic facial scars.

Methods & Materials: Fifteen subjects were randomized to receive up to 1 ml of VYC-17.

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Background: Hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers have been studied extensively on the face; however, their safety and efficacy on the neck has not yet been evaluated in a prospective trial in the United States.

Objective: Analyze the efficacy and safety of a HA filler for static horizontal neck rhytides using either a cannula or needle.

Materials And Methods: Twenty-six subjects were randomized to receive up to 1 mL of the HA filler Restylane Refyne (HARR, n = 20) or saline (n = 6) using a cannula on one side and a needle on the other with optional repeat treatment.

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