Midface volumization with injectable fillers.
The aging midface has long been overlooked in cosmetic surgery. Our understanding of facial aging in terms of 3 dimensions has placed increased importance on volume restoration. Although an "off-label" indication for most fillers in this facial region, volumization of the midface with injectable fillers is usually a safe and straightforward procedure technically. Injectors, nevertheless, need to have an excellent understanding of facial anatomy and the characteristics of the injected products should problems arise.
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 601 North Caroline Street, 6th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA.
Marietta
M
Tan
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, 1838 Greene Tree Road, Suite 370, Baltimore, MD 21208, USA. Electronic address: tckontis@aol.com.
Theda C
TC
Kontis
D000375:Aging; D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques; D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D012060:Rejuvenation
D001672:Biocompatible Materials
Calcium hydroxylapatite; Hyaluronic acid; Midface injectable fillers; Midface volume; Poly-l-lactic acid; Polymethyl methacrylate; Tear trough deformity