A Review of New Facial Filler Techniques for Facial Rejuvenation

Abstract

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.

Morphological Boundaries of the Parotid Gland in Koreans

“…SMAS lifting and BTX-A injection has seen a rising demand owing to an increased interest in facial rejuvenation using minimally invasive procedures 9,15 . However, since the parotid gland is attached to the SMAS layer, it is vulnerable to damage during facial rejuvenation procedures, 15 leading to complications such as xerostomia or sialocele 7,14 .…”

“…[1][2][3][4][5][6] Recently, there has been an increasing demand for noninvasive procedures in facial rejuvenation, 7 although botulinum toxin-A (BTX-A) injections into the parotid gland and masseter muscle are still common for contouring of the lower face. [8][9][10][11][12] However, parotid gland injuries have been reported not only during the removal of the parotid gland tumor but also during facial rejuvenation, especially in SMAS lifting and facial trauma. 7,[13][14][15][16] In SMAS lifting, the parotid gland is damaged by the thread that passes through the structures.…”

“…The parotid gland is anatomically important because it is traversed by the facial nerve, covers the masseter muscle, and is attached to the superficial musculo-aponeurotic system (SMAS) layer 1–6 . Recently, there has been an increasing demand for noninvasive procedures in facial rejuvenation, 7 although botulinum toxin-A (BTX-A) injections into the parotid gland and masseter muscle are still common for contouring of the lower face 8–12 . However, parotid gland injuries have been reported not only during the removal of the parotid gland tumor but also during facial rejuvenation, especially in SMAS lifting and facial trauma 7,13–16 …”

Early Assessment of Computer-Assisted Malarplasty: A Novel Methodology for Both Reduction and Augmentation

“…In addition to our technique, other methods, including the use of implants, 15 prosthesis, 16 and fillers, 17,18 may also be used in cheek augmentation, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. It can be argued that due to the precise application of 3D design and the use of elegant surgical guides, the malarplasty technique has more predictable results in the long term and significant advantages over other methods.…”