Evaluating a Topical Adjunctive Post Submental ATX-101 (Deoxycholic Acid) Injections for Improved Recovery: A Single Center, Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Pilot Study
Abstract Background Optimizing post procedural recovery and outcomes for patients is the aim for all physicians. TransFORM Body Treatment with TriHex Technology (TFB) is a topical product that aids in the elimination of fat particles created during procedures and the reduction of associated inflammation, thus, speeding up post procedure recovery time. Objectives Evaluation of post procedural symptoms, signs and healing following submental deoxycholic acid (DCA) injections in combination with TFB post treatment. Methods Participants received two treatments of submental DCA injections. Post treatment 1 every participant received TFB to apply twice daily to the submental area. Follow-up visits included weeks 1, 2 and 4. After week 4, participants discontinued TFB for 30 days prior to the second treatment. At the second treatment visit, participants were randomized to receive either TFB or a bland moisturizer to apply twice daily with the same follow-up visits as post treatment one. Skinfibrometer measurements (objective induration measurements), submental fullness grading and standardized photography were captured at every visit. At all follow-up visits and prior to treatment 2, investigator assessments and participant assessments were completed. Results Post treatment two, investigator assessments of edema and induration decreased in participants using TFB at weeks 1 and 2 compared to the bland moisturizer. Skinfibrometer measurements objectively showed a statistically significant reduction in induration at week 2 (post treatment two) in participants using TFB compared to the bland moisturizer. Furthermore, participants reported less tenderness and soreness in the TFB group over the bland moisturizer. Conclusions Investigator assessments, participant query and objective skinfibrometer analyses have demonstrated that the use of TFB post DCA injections may reduce induration, edema and discomfort associated with this procedure.