Ultrasound for fillers: a preprocedural and postprocedural tool

Abstract

Ultrasound is a powerful imaging modality that assesses vascular and musculoskeletal structures. In the context of filler application, live visualization with ultrasound can be utilized pre and postprocedurally to evaluate critical anatomic points, detect filler remnants, mitigate vaso-occlusive crises, and guide corrective therapies. As ultrasound utilization gains traction in esthetic dermatology, this article aims to increase knowledge of how injectors can benefit from this evaluation tool.