Treatment of Perioral Wrinkles Using Topical Poly-L-lactic Acid and Microneedling Device

Last updated: December 3, 2025
Sponsor: Skincare Physicians of Chestnut Hill
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

4

Condition

N/A

Treatment

Microneedling

Poly-L-Lactic Acid

Clinical Study ID

NCT07225348
SkincarePCH
  • Ages 40-70
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The first goal of this clinical trial is to learn if topical application of PLLA in conjunction with a microneedling treatment works to treat perioral wrinkles in adults. The second goal is to see whether the application of topical PLLA is more effective before or after a microneedling treatment. The main questions it aims to answer are:

  • Is PLLA present within the MN channels from in vivo biopsy samples?

  • Is it safe to combine topical PLLA and MN in the treatment of perioral wrinkles, as determined by the incidence and severity of adverse events in healthy subjects?

  • Does overall aesthetic and skin texture improve in combining microneedling with topical PLLA in the treatment of mild to moderate perioral wrinkles?

  • Is it the treatment of topical PLLA more effective when applied before or after a microneedling treatment.

Researchers will compare the application of PLLA before a microneedling treatment to a microneedling treatment with PLLA application after to see which treatment method is more effective.

Participants will:

  • receive 2 treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart of topical PLLA and microneedling

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Males and non-pregnant, non-lactating females 40-70 years of age

  • Fitzpatrick Skin Type I-IV

  • Wrinkle severity graded by the investigator (1-3 on Lemperle scale)

  • Able to provide written informed consent, understand and be willing to comply withall study related procedures and follow-up visits

  • Signed informed consent obtained before any study-specific procedure is performed.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Lesions suspicious for any malignancy, actinic keratosis, melasma, vitiligo,cutaneous papules/nodules or active inflammatory lesions in the area to be treated

  • Tenderness in the treatment rea

  • History of keloid formation or hypertrophic scarring

  • History of trauma or surgery to the treatment area

  • Scar present in the areas to be treated

  • Silicone or synthetic material injections in the areas to be treated

  • Injection of fat, collagen, hyaluronic acid or other dermal fillers in the areas tobe treated within the previous 12 months

  • History of treatment with dermabrasion or laser in the areas to be treated withinthe previous 12 months

  • History of treatment with botulinum toxin injections in the areas to be treatedwithin the prior 6 months

  • Active smokers (0.5 pack/day) or having quit within 3 months prior treatment

  • Active, chronic, or recurrent infection

  • History of compromised immune system or currently being treated withimmunosuppressive agents

  • History of sensitivity to analgesic agents, Aquaphor, topical or local anesthetics

  • Excessive sun exposure and use of tanning beds or tanning creams within 30 daysprior to treatment

  • Treatment with fish oil within 14 days prior to treatment

  • Treatment with aspirin or other blood thinning agents within 14 days prior totreatment

  • History or presence of any clinically significant bleeding disorder

  • Co-morbid condition that in the Investigator's opinion could limit ability toparticipate in the study or to comply with follow-up requirements

  • History of drug and/or alcohol abuse

  • Any issue that, at the discretion of the investigator, would interfere withassessment of safety or efficacy or compromise the subject's ability to safelyundergo study procedures or give informed consent

  • Treatment with an investigational device or agent within 30 days before treatment orduring the study period

Study Design

Total Participants: 26
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Microneedling
Phase: 4
Study Start date:
November 07, 2025
Estimated Completion Date:
October 01, 2026

Connect with a study center

  • SkinCare Physicians

    Chestnut Hill 4932957, Massachusetts 6254926 02467
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

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