1,720,995 research outputs found
Response to "Superior Labial Artery: Anatomical Considerations"
No full textThank you for your letter1 regarding our article entitled “Anatomical Variations in the Course of Labial Arteries: A Literature Review.”2 We thank the publisher for confirming how the error regarding Figure 1 was introduced and that they are correcting it. The objective of this article is to bring the following to the attention of practitioners: 1. The vasculature of the perioral region is highly variable, making this region a high-risk zone; 2. As such, every injection in this region carries risk of accidental vascular adverse events; 3. Knowledge of anatomy is essential but not a guarantee of prevention of accidental vascular adverse events; 4. Injection of dermal fillers in this area should be done with great caution; 5. Practitioners must be aware and equipped with knowledge, protocols, and relevant medications to recognize and deal with such adverse events promptly should they occur. We agree with Dr DeLorenzi3 that there are no “risk-free zones” and left this conclusion to be made by the readers demonstrating such high variability reported in the literature. We thank you for sharing your opinion regarding the 3-mm depth and the mean distance of 1 to 2 cm because this supports the conclusion of our review. We are glad that the paper by Sheuer et al4 also supports these conclusions. Such consensus makes available clinical evidence stronger and guides practitioners towards better patient care and a safer practice as intended
Anatomical Variations in the Course of Labial Arteries: A Literature Review
Full text linkBackground: Nonsurgical lip enhancement using dermal fillers is a very popular procedure. The trend for enlarged lips has been popularized by media and social media. The lips have considerable aesthetic and functional importance, in addition to having a complex anatomy. Serious complications, including vascular compromise or occlusion leading to cutaneous necrosis and blindness, can occur as the result of lip enhancement using dermal fillers. Therefore, aesthetic practitioners require an in-depth understanding of the anatomy and vasculature of the lips and the perioral area prior to providing lip enhancement using dermal fillers.Objectives: This literature review aimed to summarize existing data describing the origin, path, and depth of the superior and inferior labial arteries, and to help aesthetic practitioners in providing safer injections to the lips.Methods: A literature search was carried out to summarize the available data describing the origin, path, and depth of the labial arteries.Results: Analysis of the literature revealed that the labial arteries display great variability with respect to path (distribution), presence, and location.Conclusions: Increasing the volume of lips through injections of dermal filler needs to be undertaken with caution, and awareness of the anatomical variation in artery location and path is a crucial concept that is essential when injecting the lips
Aesthetic Facial Anatomy Essentials for Injections
No full textWith the ever-increasing popularity of injectable toxins and fillers, all clinical practitioners in minimally invasive aesthetic procedures need to be experts in the anatomy of the face. This is a detailed and informative guide from international experts to all aspects of the facial anatomy of the presenting clinical patient - how it changes with age, how it differs in different patients, how it is layered, and what danger zones it may contain. An integral ebook contains videos demonstrating how injection can best be accomplished in each of the anatomical areas considered
Exokine and the youth-boosting treatment based on one's own serum: wheat and chaff
No full textWithin the field of skin rejuvenation, clinicians have broadened the application of proven therapies toward antiaging medicine. Specifically, both platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and autologous-conditioned serum (ACS) have received great consideration among experts for novel indications. While the medical research focused on ACS is strengthened in their evidence and supported by promising outcomes, much more debates exist regarding the efficacy of PRP. Despite limited supporting literature to date, physicians and surgeons should be encouraged to explore the use of these approaches and in shedding further light on their potential benefits by contributing new evidence from basic and clinical scientific investigation
Nonsurgical genioplasty
Full text linkChin contributes to facial balance and harmony. Appropriate treatment of aesthetic deformities of the will often improves the appearance of the mouth, lips, and nose. Augmentation of the chin can be performed with injectable fillers or autologous fat, placement of an alloplastic chin implant, or with chin's bony osteotomy. Determining the best procedure for a patient requires careful consideration of his anatomy, as well as the risks and benefits of each treatment. Fillers offer a nonsurgical, nonpermanent method of correction of chin retrusion in the appropriate patient
Complications and management after a nonsurgical rhinoplasty: A literature review
Full text linkNonsurgical rhinoplasty with injectable fillers has become an increasingly popular option in recent years. Their rise in popularity has been driven by a number of factors, including their minimally invasive nature and the cost lower than surgical option. Physicians should keep in mind that there are many possible complications, especially in the hands of a novice injector. Fortunately, most complications are minor and transient in nature, although the patient may consider them aesthetically displeasing and unacceptable. Major complications are rare; however, an inadequate treatment can produce transient to permanent damage for the patient. A review of the medical literature from 2002 was performed to gather information on main complications after nasal injections using the databases of the National Library of Medicine, Ovid MEDLINE, and Cochrane Library. Understanding the basic anatomical knowledge of the midface, especially the vascular system, is fundamental to prevent the appearance of complications. However, recognize immediately the symptoms and know the correct treatment in case of complications is the only way to minimize permanent bad outcome
- …
