title: Patient Satisfaction with Hyaluronic Acid Fillers for Improvement of the Nasolabial Folds in Type IV & V Skin.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Soft tissue augmentation by hyaluronic acid filler injections has become the most commonly done cosmetic procedure in the last 10 years. These are now being widely used for improvement of the nasolabial folds. The present study was done to evaluate the patient satisfaction after these injections.
  
  
  METHODS
  The study was conducted on 10 consenting patients. Hyaluronic acid filler (22.5 ml cross linked), 1 ml on each groove was injected under an infraorbital block. Patient satisfaction was evaluated at 0, 14, 30, and 180 days. Photographic record was maintained. Any side effects experienced by the patients were recorded.
  
  
  RESULTS
  All the patients were satisfied immediately after the procedure. More than 50% were not happy at 14 days. Majority of the patients were happy at 30 days and the satisfaction was maintained at 6 months.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Fillers are a very safe and effective modality for improving the nasolabial fold. This could prove to be a very useful tool in dental practice. Setting the patient expectations before the procedure is performed can lead to satisfied and happy patients.
authors: Shine and Smile Dental Clinic, Mayur Vihar, Delhi, India ; A-40, Prayag Apartments, Vasundara Enclave, Delhi, 110096 India.
authors: Vishal
authors: V
authors: Sood
authors: Soni
authors: S
authors: Nanda
keywords: Hyaluronic acid fillers; Nasolabial folds; Patient satisfaction