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Recommendations on Ultrasound-Guided Hyaluronic Acid Soft Tissue Augmentation of the Upper Face in Asians
Jae Yoon Jung1, Hosung Choi2, Sang Chul Han3
1Department of Dermatology, Oaro Dermatology Clinic, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Background:
Ultrasonography allows real-time imaging of facial soft tissue during hyaluronic acid (HA) filler injections. However, there is currently limited guidance relating to ultrasound-guided HA filler placement in the upper face.
Aims:
To develop guidance for the effective use of ultrasonography to improve the safety of HA filler injection procedures.
Methods:
Through a series of online video conferences and anatomical studies conducted on a model and a cadaveric specimen, specialists from Korea, Thailand, and China drew recommendations for ultrasound-guided filler injections of the upper face.
Results:
The authors outlined critical anatomical landmarks for safe HA filler placement to correct volume deficits or treat hollowness of the forehead, temple, and upper eyelids. They provide insights on treatment indications and injection techniques using ultrasound for safe HA filler placement. The recommendations are presented in this paper.
Conclusions:
Where there are anatomic variations in the vasculature of the forehead, temple, and periorbital area, ultrasound-guided filler placement can provide an additional safety measure. Current evidence may give rise to standard practices incorporating ultrasound in injection protocols for the preventive and therapeutic management of adverse events.
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