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Influence of needle size and injection angle on the distribution pattern of facial soft tissue fillers.

Tatjana PavicicHumayun M MohmandMariya YankovaThilo L SchenckKonstantin FrankDavid L FreytagJeremy B GreenHassan HamadeDaniel CassutoSebastian Cotofana
Published in: Journal of cosmetic dermatology (2019)
Precision during soft tissue filler injections, defined as the product remaining in the plane of intended implantation, can be enhanced by changing the needle size and the injection angle. Utilizing a 30G needle and injecting at a 10° angle with bevel facing down reduces the uncontrolled product distribution into superficial fascial layers.
Keyphrases
  • ultrasound guided
  • soft tissue
  • high resolution
  • hyaluronic acid