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The Efficacy and Safety of Hyaluronic Acid Injection in Tear Trough Deformity: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

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Background

Hyaluronic acid (HA) injection is an effective method to correct tear trough deformity. Nevertheless, the quantitative data of cosmetic results and complications of HA injection in tear troughs remained unemployed. The purpose of this meta-analysis was to synthesize the current quantitative data on the aesthetic outcomes and adverse effects of tear trough deformity correction with HA injection.

Methods

This meta-analysis consulted PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus and Cochrane databases based on the search terms published before September 2022. Data extracted was analyzed to evaluate the satisfaction rates and complications of HA injection. Meta-analysis was performed using the random-effect model for overall and subgroup analysis.

Results

This meta-analysis comprised 31 reports involving 2556 participants. The pooled overall satisfaction rate was 91.0% (95% CI 84.9–95.7%). The pooled rates of swelling/edema and bruising/ecchymosis were 19.2% (95% CI 10.4–29.9%) and 18.4% (95% CI 10.1–28.4%), respectively. The pooled rates of redness/erythema, contour irregularity/lump and blue discoloration/Tyndall effect were 7.1% (95% CI 1.5–15.6%), 5.3% (95% CI 1.8–10.2%) and 0.9% (95% CI 0.0–2.5%), respectively.

Conclusions

The present meta-analysis manifested a low risk of complication rate and a high satisfaction rate in tear trough rejuvenation with HA injection.

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Liu, X., Gao, Y., Ma, J. et al. The Efficacy and Safety of Hyaluronic Acid Injection in Tear Trough Deformity: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Aesth Plast Surg 48, 478–490 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-023-03613-7

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