Abstract:Objectives/Hypothesis: Dermal filler (DF) is a widely used nonsurgical option for facial rejuvenation with a rapidly expanding market. Physician payments by DF industry leaders have yet to be characterized. We sought to investigate trends in physician-industry payments by DF companies over 6 years. Differences in payments based on physician specialty and time were characterized.Study Design: Database review. Methods: The Open Payments Database was queried from 2013 to 2018. Payments made by the three largest D… Show more
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