J Cosmet Med.  2020 Jun;4(1):7-11. 10.25056/JCM.2020.4.1.7.

A revision and summary of injectable fillers

• Wong THS

• KMID: 2561086
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.25056/JCM.2020.4.1.7

Abstract

Background
Injectable fillers are common and useful tools in aesthetic medicine for reconditioning, restoring, or recontouring the quality and structure of the corresponding skin and body parts. Various choices with different properties are available, each unique and with its own advantages and disadvantages, which result in diverse indications and applications. Moreover, improper use of fillers also leads to complications and drawbacks. Awareness of the risks and management of the adverse effects are important and brief ideas of those injectables are essential.
Objective
This article provides a brief revision and summary of the common injectable fillers in terms of properties, functions, complications, and management.
Methods
Peer-reviewed articles published from 1984 to 2017 were identified from PubMed and Google Scholar, and qualitatively reviewed with respect to concurrent common injectable materials.
Results
and conclusion: Knowledge of different injectables are important for proper application in different indications and safety of use. This article gives a brief revision.

Keyword

aesthetics; biofilm; dermal filler; hyaluronate sodium; injectables; intradermal injections