Introduction: Noninvasive cosmetic techniques continue to increase in popularity. In particular, dermal fillers and botulinum toxin injectables have consistently shown a rise in demand. Pharmaceutical companies have spent millions of dollars to develop these products to produce more achievable, predictable, and long-lasting results. As a result, multiple products were developed that differ in their physical and chemical properties. By understanding these characteristics, the cosmetic surgeon will achieve more safe and reliable results. Materials and Methods: A literature search on dermal fillers and botulinum toxin injectable treatments was completed from 2005 to 2013. Results: Injectables are a great resource for clinicians to improve a patient's appearance in a short time with relatively little discomfort to the patient. With a rise in the number of patients requesting these treatments, it is crucial that the surgeon and patient are aware of all of the risks and benefits of treatment. As the quest for the youthful image continues in our society, anti-aging therapies will continue to improve. Conclusions: Patients and cosmetic surgeons will continue to work with these and more advanced products as they are approved. With proper training and experience, the surgeon should be able to provide treatments that consistently benefit their patients. It is the purpose of the paper to provide the cosmetic surgeon with a description of the current products available as well as the complications that can arise when using these materials.

Introduction: Over the recent years, the use of facial fillers for rejuvenation of the aging face has continued to increase in popularity. As the demand for noninvasive cosmetic enhancements increases, so does the need for new cosmetic techniques that will increase patient satisfaction while decreasing complications. In the past, facial fillers were mostly used for lip augmentation, nasolabial folds, and marionette lines. However, because of advances in cosmetic techniques and types of dermal fillers, cosmetic surgeons today are able to correct lines, wrinkles, and volume loss seen in crow's feet, around the eyes, chin, and cheeks. Materials and Methods: A literature search was performed from 2006 to 2013 to determine new cosmetic techniques used for facial rejuvenation of the aging face. Results: Advances in facial rejuvenation are helping to give cosmetic surgeons better results with little discomfort when using dermal fillers around the eyes, cheeks, and chin to improve the overall look of wrinkles and volume loss. Conclusions: The development of new techniques and injectable dermal fillers will continue to advance with the increasing demand for a youthful appearance. Up until recently, facial fillers were used mainly to improve the effects of aging seen around the lips, nasolabial folds, and marionette lines. Today, because of advances in the type of facial filler and used techniques, facial fillers can be used to improve volume loss, lines, and wrinkles around the eyes, cheeks, and chin.

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