ArticleJournal of ultrasonography2021
Usefulness of Doppler sonography in aesthetic medicine.
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- Evaluation of Facial Artery Course Variations, Diameters, and Depth Using Doppler Ultrasonography: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025Pooled it
- Doppler Ultrasound Findings in Filler-Related Facial Vascular Adverse Events: An International Multicenter Study.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Enhancing Lip Augmentation Safety and Aesthetics Through 11-Point Injection Technique and Sonographic Vascular Mapping.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2026Article
- Localization and Staging of Vascular Adverse Events After Facial Fillers: A Detailed Assessment.Aesthetic surgery journal. Open forum · 2025Article
- Ultrasonography in the management of lip complications caused by hyaluronic acid.Imaging science in dentistry · 2024Article
- Ultrasound-assisted management of filler-related complications: Report of a successful treatment of delayed-onset nodules related to polycaprolactone-based filler.Clinical case reports · 2022Article
- Ultrasound monitoring of microcirculation: An original study from the laboratory bench to the clinic.Microcirculation (New York, N.Y. : 1994) · 2022Article
- Bridging a Century-Old Problem: The Pathophysiology and Molecular Mechanisms of HA Filler-Induced Vascular Occlusion (FIVO)-Implications for Therapeutic Interventions.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Review
- [Responsible application of hyaluronic acid fillers in aesthetic medicine : Prevention, diagnosis and therapy of adverse events and complications].Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und verwandte Gebiete · 2021Review
- Clinical Algorithm for Ultrasound-guided Facial and Neck Rejuvenation.Journal of medical ultrasoundArticle
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Abstract
introductionIn recent years, ultrasonography has been used in an increasing number of fields, such as dermatology, aesthetic medicine and cosmetology. For skin imaging, research has shown the usefulness of both classic scanners equipped with linear transducers, and high-frequency scanners with mechanical transducers. An increasing number of reports indicating high usefulness of Doppler sonography have been published recently. The aim of this study was to assess the usefulness of high-frequency Doppler imaging in the diagnosis of vascular complications after aesthetic procedures using tissue fillers. MATERIALS AND
methodsA total of 12 women aged 19-48 years (mean age 36.08 years) who had undergone hyaluronic acid treatment were included in the study group. Ultrasound scans were performed using standard ultrasound scanners, i.e. Philips Epiq 5 with a linear transducer and Samsung RS85 with linear transducers and Doppler Microflow Imaging option. Ultrasound scans were performed to assess the presence of blood flow using Color Power Doppler (CPA). Pulsed-Wave Doppler was used only for arteries. If no blood flow was recorded with Color Power Doppler, Microflow Imaging was used.
resultsDoppler ultrasound showed normal blood flow despite reported symptoms in 3 cases. Vascular stenosis was found in 2 patients. In the other 7 patients, Doppler ultrasound showed no blood flow at the sites where complications developed.
conclusionsSkin ultrasound with Doppler options is a useful tool in the diagnosis of aesthetic medicine complications.
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