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AMM 158: CaHA Transforming the Décolleté Wrinkle Treatment Game

August 03, 2024

Listeners will gain insights into a recent study revealing the potential of Calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) injections to enhance women’s décolleté skin texture and reduce wrinkles. Dermatologist Dr. Tatjana Pavicic from Munich explains how diluted CaHA, traditionally used for facial volume correction, could be a promising option for addressing décolleté wrinkles. The study involved 117 women and showed significant improvements, with a favorable safety profile. This episode provides an informative look at an emerging treatment in aesthetic medicine.

Quick Takes

  • A recent study shows Calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) may significantly improve décolleté wrinkles in women
  • Researchers focused on diluted CaHA injections for décolleté wrinkles specifically
  • Results of the study revealed 73.5% of patients experienced at least a 1-point improvement in wrinkle scores at 16 weeks post-treatment

Episode Transcript

Today is August 3, 2024. A recent study reveals that Calcium hydroxylapatite, or CaHA, may significantly improve décolleté wrinkles in women. According to Dr. Tatjana Pavicic, a dermatologist based in Munich, CaHA is a dermal filler traditionally used for facial volume correction and skin texture improvement. In this study, researchers focused on diluted CaHA injections to target décolleté wrinkles specifically.

The study involved 117 women with an average age of 53. Participants received either three CaHA injections spaced eight weeks apart or two injections spaced sixteen weeks apart. The results? At 16 weeks post-treatment, 73.5% of patients experienced at least a 1-point improvement in their wrinkle scores. Those with moderate baseline scores showed a 73.3% response rate, while an impressive 89.3% of those with severe baseline scores saw improvements.

Dr. Pavicic and her team noted that CaHA also had a favorable safety profile, with no treatment-related serious adverse events. Although 53% of participants reported at least one treatment-emergent adverse event, only one serious case led to study discontinuation, and crucially, all reported events were unrelated to the treatment itself.

These findings suggest that diluted CaHA could be a promising, safe option for enhancing décolleté skin texture and reducing wrinkles in women. Definitely a noteworthy advancement in the field of aesthetic medicine.

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