Method of applying an injectable filler
AssigneeMedicis Pharmaceutical Corporation
InventorsMitchell S Wortzman, Rhoda Narins, Xiaoming Lin
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Abstract
Methods for applying injectable fillers are provided. In some embodiments, the methods can extend effectiveness of the injectable filler. In some embodiments, the methods can provide for an elevated level of effectiveness of the injectable filler. In some embodiments, the methods can prolong the effectiveness of the injectable filler.
Claims21
1-46. (canceled)
A method for providing a target area of a subject with a continuing increase in firmness, volume, or firmness and volume following a re-treatment session of an injectable filler composition, said method comprising:
- performing an initial treatment session on the subject, said initial treatment session comprising a first injection of a hyaluronic acid, thereby providing an increase in volume, firmness, or volume and firmness to the target area;
- and
- performing the re-treatment session on the subject, said re-treatment session comprising a second injection of the hyaluronic acid into the target area at a time subsequent to the initial treatment session, wherein the initial treatment and the re-treatment session are spaced apart in time to result in the subject maintaining at least a 1 point improvement in a global aesthetic improvement scale score for 18 months after the initial treatment session.
A method for providing a target area of a subject with a continuing increase in firmness, volume, or firmness and volume following a re-treatment session of an injectable filler composition, said method comprising:
- identifying a subject that will benefit from a continuing increase in a volume, firmness, or firmness and volume of a target area during a period following a re-treatment session, wherein the volume, firmness, or firmness and volume increases throughout the period;
- performing an initial treatment session on the subject, said initial treatment session comprising a first injection of a hyaluronic acid, thereby providing an increase in volume, firmness, or firmness and volume to the target area;
- and
- performing the re-treatment session on the subject, said re-treatment session comprising a second injection of the hyaluronic acid into the target area at a time subsequent to the initial treatment session, wherein the initial treatment and the re-treatment session are spaced to result in the subject maintaining at least a one point improvement in a wrinkle severity rating score for 18 months after the initial treatment session.
A method for providing a target area of a subject with a continuing increase in firmness and/or volume following a re-treatment session of an injectable filler composition, said method comprising:
- performing an initial treatment session on the subject, said initial treatment session comprising a first injection of a hyaluronic acid, thereby providing an increase in volume and/or firmness to the target area;
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- performing the re-treatment session on the subject, said re-treatment session comprising a second injection of a hyaluronic acid into the target area at a time subsequent to the initial treatment session, wherein the initial treatment and the re-treatment session are timed such that an improvement score for the target area continues to improve for at least 10.5 months following the re-treatment.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.