Beauty experts unite: new guidelines for safer skin treatments in MENA
NCT ID NCT07261748
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study brings together 15 dermatologists and aesthetic doctors from the Middle East and North Africa to create expert guidelines for using poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) injections, a collagen-boosting treatment for skin aging. Most current guidelines are based on lighter skin types, so this project focuses on the unique needs of Fitzpatrick III-VI skin types common in the region. No patients are involved—only expert opinions collected through online surveys.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) biostimulator
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to region-specific guidelines that help doctors use PLLA more safely and effectively for people with darker skin types in the Middle East and North Africa.
What could go wrong
This is a small expert-opinion study with no patients or treatments involved. The final guidelines are based on consensus, not direct evidence, and may not reflect real-world outcomes.
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Locations
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Venus Research Center
Cairo, Egypt