Facial rejuvenation is a significant process involved in restoring youthfulness. The introduction of less invasive procedures has increased acceptance of such procedures. Often a combination of different techniques allows individualized treatment with optimal outcomes. Furthermore, this leads to a natural look without a significant downtime. We report herein the use of such a combined approach ...

Dermal fillers around the nose have become particularly popular among patients due to the minimally invasive aspect of these corrections. Nevertheless, the area of interest is particularly vascularised and prone to potentially devastating ischaemic complications. Therefore, technical details are crucial for achieving good aesthetic outcomes in safety. The author presents his experience with the...

Various types of dermal fillers have been developed for soft tissue augmentation, including hyaluronic acid products, which have been approved by regulatory agencies in Europe, the United States, and elsewhere. Phosphatidylcholine (PPC) injection has attracted attention for its application in the treatment of cellulite, weight loss, and skin rejuvenation. Because the public can now buy PPC and ...

Fillers are playing an increasing role in dermatology practice, complementing the use of laser and other procedures used in skin rejuvenation. Prior to the injection of any filler, the patient should be counseled about what to expect in terms of any discomfort that may occur during or after injection, possible side effects, the results that he or she can expect, and the likely durability of cor...

The use of dermal fillers is increasingly common. Side effects associated with their use are usually limited to local reactions. Acute pancreatitis is also a common condition with a wide range of aetiologies. To date, no potential associations between acute pancreatitis and dermal filler injections have been reported. A 58-year-old lady was admitted with an acute onset of epigastric pain and vo...

Since the approval of botulinum toxin, dermal fillers, and lasers for cosmetic use, minimally invasive aesthetic procedures have rapidly become the treatments of choice for age-related facial changes. In the past 10 years, aesthetic procedures have increased nearly five-fold. Of the 10.2 million aesthetic treatments performed in 2008, 83 percent were minimally invasive procedures. Botulinum tox...

While rare, complications do occur with the esthetic use of dermal fillers. Careful attention to patient factors and technique can do much to avoid these complications, and a well-informed practitioner can mitigate problems when they do occur. Since cosmetic surgery is usually an elective process, requested by the patient, clinical trials are complex to organize and run. For this reason, an int...

Over the last decade, there has been a shift in the way aesthetic surgeons approach facial rejuvenation. With recognition of the value of volume enhancement in achieving a more youthful appearance, as well as the ease of office procedures offering minimal downtime and predictable results, there has been a concomitant explosion in the soft tissue filler market. Given the vast array of filler pro...

Deepening of the nasolabial crease is an esthetically unpleasing aging phenomenon occurring in the midface. Various treatment modalities have been introduced to improve the appearance of prominent nasolabial folds, all of which have pros and cons. Currently, a minimally invasive technique using synthetic dermal fillers is most commonly used. A simple and easy subcision procedure using a wire sc...

Acne is a common inflammatory disease. Scarring is an unwanted end point of acne. Both atrophic and hypertrophic scar types occur. Soft-tissue augmentation aims to improve atrophic scars. In this review, we will focus on the use of dermal fillers for acne scar improvement. Therefore, various filler types are characterized, and available data on their use in acne scar improvement are analyzed.