GuidelineDiagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)2024
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.
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- 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
- Guidelines for ultrasound in aesthetic medicine: a narrative review.Journal of ultrasound · 2026Review
- Ultrasound-guided Minimally Invasive Correction of Postblepharoplasty Lower Eyelid Hollowing Using Hyaluronic Acid: A 5-case Series.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2026Article
- An Orbicularis Oculi-Related Band as a Potential Modifier of Tear-Trough Visibility: A Hypothesis-Generating Observation of a Layered Boundary in a Patient.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- A Narrative Review of Evolving Techniques in Nonsurgical Rhinoplasty: Risk Profile and Clinical Outcomes of Fillers.Cureus · 2026Review
- A Preliminary Study of Polycaprolactone Filler After Hyaluronidase for Facial Overfilled Syndrome.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2026Article
- Freehand Oblique Plane Technique for Ultrasound-guided Hyaluronidase Injections: A Modified Facial Interventional Method.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2025Article
- Complications of Periorbital Cosmetic Hyaluronic Acid Filler Injections: A Major ReviewTurkish journal of ophthalmology · 2025Review
- Case Report: Management of Polycaprolactone-Based Dermal Filler-Induced Vascular Occlusion.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025Article
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Abstract
The midface is a key area in facial aesthetics, highly susceptible to age-related changes such as fat pad absorption, bone resorption, and loss of skin elasticity. These changes lead to the formation of prominent folds, such as the nasolabial fold. In addition, critical vascular structures and non-vascular components, such as the facial artery, angular artery, and parotid gland, make this region prone to complications during filler injections. High-frequency ultrasound (HFUS) offers real-time, radiation-free visualization of facial anatomy, enabling injectors to accurately target the desired treatment planes and avoid critical structures. This article is the second in a series of articles on ultrasound-guided facial injections and focuses on the midface. It provides a detailed overview of the sonographic anatomy of key areas, including the nose, tear trough, nasolabial fold, zygomatic, and preauricular regions. Step-by-step techniques for ultrasound-guided filler injections are described, emphasizing the importance of scanning both before and during injections to ensure safe filler placement. By using ultrasound in this area, injectors can possibly minimize risks such as vascular occlusion and other complications, such as the Tyndall effect and intra-parotid injection. With ongoing advancements, ultrasound-guided injections are expected to become more refined, enhancing both aesthetic outcomes and patient safety.
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