Beware what you inject

Soft tissue augmentation is on the rise due to the aging population, offering cost-effective, instantly visible, and relatively safe results. Dermal fillers are among the top nonsurgical cosmetic procedures, following botulinum toxin injections.

The demand for cosmetic procedures is increasing, with a notable surge (16%) in hyaluronic acid (HA) filler use in 2016. The market boasts over 100 products, expanding the practitioner base beyond dermatologists and plastic surgeons. With the growing popularity of fillers to combat aging signs, complications are expected to rise.

A comprehensive understanding of anatomy, filler properties, and injection techniques is crucial to prevent and manage complications effectively, minimizing adverse effects for improved patient outcomes. The rise in soft tissue augmentation is attributed to heightened public awareness, procedural simplicity, and high patient satisfaction, correlating with a proportional increase in complications.

 

Complications may stem from product-related factors (e.g., non-resorbable products), physician-related factors (e.g., lack of knowledge), or host-related factors (e.g., altered host defense mechanisms). Awareness of these considerations is vital to avoid or reduce complications in filler procedures.

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