GuidelineDiagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)2024
Best Practices for the Use of High-Frequency Ultrasound to Guide Aesthetic Filler Injections-Part 1: Upper Third of the Face.
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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
- Best Practices for the Use of High-Frequency Ultrasound to Guide Esthetic Filler Injections-Part 3: Lower Third of the Face.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Guideline
- Best Practices for the Use of High-Frequency Ultrasound to Guide Aesthetic Filler Injections-Part 2: Middle Third of the Face, Nose, and Tear Troughs.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Guideline
- Guidelines for ultrasound in aesthetic medicine: a narrative review.Journal of ultrasound · 2026Review
- Case Report and Literature Review: Fat Embolism Following Temporal Autologous Fat Grafting.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2026Review
- Ultrasound Imaging of High-Risk Facial Areas for Injectables: A Practical Guide for Common Scenarios.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2026Review
- Where Is the Filler? Magnetic Resonance Imaging Reveals Hidden Hyaluronic Acid in a Delayed Chin Complication.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2026Article
- Freehand Oblique Plane Technique for Ultrasound-guided Hyaluronidase Injections: A Modified Facial Interventional Method.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2025Article
- The SIBUS-IN Fingerheld Ultrasound Machine.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025Article
- High-Frequency and Ultra-High-Frequency Ultrasound in Dermatologic Diseases and Aesthetic Medicine.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025Review
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Abstract
Filler injections in the upper face pose significant challenges due to its complex anatomy and proximity to vascular structures. High-frequency Doppler ultrasound offers real-time visualization of facial anatomy, improving both safety and aesthetic outcomes. This paper presents a detailed overview of the ultrasonographic anatomy of the temples, forehead, and glabella, along with reproducible, ultrasound-guided filler injection techniques for these areas. We use two scanning techniques previously described: "scan before injecting" and "scan while injecting", applicable to subdermal, interfascial, and supraperiosteal planes in the temporal region, as well as the glabella, forehead, and supraorbital region. Ultrasound guidance for filler injections in the upper face can enhance procedural efficacy and safety. By integrating real-time imaging, practitioners can navigate the intricate vascular anatomy more effectively, thereby minimizing the risk of complications. This study highlights the need for ongoing research and continuous education to further refine these techniques and improve patient outcomes.
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