A Combined Approach Using IncobotulinumtoxinA and CPM-Hyaluronic Acid Injections for the Periorbital Complex Improvement: A Pilot Study.

[BACKGROUND] Previous reports have objectively demonstrated the efficacy of botulinum toxin for brow elevation. No previous clinical trial has reported a combined approach to botulinum toxin A injection with hyaluronic acid (HA) injection in the upper face for periorbital region beautification focusing on eyebrow reshaping.

[OBJECTIVES] To evaluate the effect of IncobotulinumtoxinA injection using the ONE21 technique combined with HA injection (CPM technology) to redefine brow shape and position.

[METHODS] A prospective pilot study was designed to evaluate the effect of IncobotulinumtoxinA injection using the ONE21 technique-with a preestablished scheme of doses and injection-site distribution-combined with HA injection (CPM technology) periosteally into the palpebromalar groove and subdermally in the anterior temporal region, to redefine brow shape and position. Objective eyebrow measurements were taken by an independent investigator using the Merz Aesthetic Scale (MAS) for brow positioning. Patient satisfaction was also evaluated. Some patients were also assessed using the Vectra System (Canfield Scientific, Parsippany, NJ).

[RESULTS] Eleven females, aged 29 to 55 years, were included in this prospective pilot study. The totality of patients (11/100%) had at least ≥1-point improvement in the MAS brow positioning. All patients (100%) reported significant aesthetic improvement of their periorbital region and appearance, with 82% of the patients much improved. Mild side effects, such as ecchymosis and transient temporal edema, were reported.

[CONCLUSIONS] The combined technique improved the appearance of the orbital area by uplifting the lateral eyebrow and creating an almond-shaped eye effect, which characterizes the trending marketing term Foxy eyes. Further studies, including more cases, are needed to obtain a statistically significant outcome.