Anatomy underpins the safety and predictability of dermal filler procedures. A three-dimensional knowledge of head and neck anatomy is critical in order to carry out lower risk treatments.
The face is highly vascular in nature and understanding the location, depth and typical branching patterns of blood vessels is crucially important to reduce the risk of necrosis, blindness, central nervous system complications and even fatality during a vascular occlusion.1
Vessel distribution is highly variable; however, depth is more consistent amongst individuals. The more educated injector understands and applies these core principals in order to visualise facial layers and structures in 3D. This enables the technique and product to be selected accordingly.
The facial artery is often discussed in depth within publications and at conferences. It supplies a large proportion of facial skin and its path usually crosses many commonly injected areas. It…
