Journal of Clinical & Experimental Dermatology Research
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9554
+44 1478 350008
ISSN: 2155-9554
+44 1478 350008
Background: Increased standardization may be necessary to maximize benefits and minimize complications with fullface
rejuvenation using hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers. The aim of this study was to assess the utility and safety of the
standardized MD Codes approach.
Methods: This was a retrospective review of data from 84 patients receiving full-face rejuvenation with HA fillers
using the MD Codes technique within a single treatment plan, across two visits separated by ~1 month.
Results: Participants had a mean age of 49.1 ± 9.9 years, and 83 (98.8%) were female. They were treated with 527
syringes of filler (6.3 ± 1.8 per patient): 334 syringes (63.4%; 4.0 ± 1.5 per patient) during visit 1 and 193 (36.6%; 2.3
± 1.1 per patient) during visit 2. The most commonly treated areas were the cheek (n=84; 100%) and nasolabial fold
(n=26; 31.0%) at visit 1, and the nasolabial fold (n=36; 43.9%) and tear trough (n=35; 42.7%) at visit 2. Eight adverse
events were recorded in 6 patients (7.1%): bruising, n=4; pain, n=4. All were minor and transient. There were no lateonset
complications.
Conclusion: Full-face rejuvenation using the MD Codes technique can be successfully performed with minimal
complications. This approach may define a new standard of care.
Published Date: 2020-06-22; Received Date: 2020-05-26