Midface Injectable Fillers. Have They Replaced Midface Surgery?

摘要

This article examines the increasing role of injectable fillers to treat midface aging and our approach to decision making regarding the use of fillers versus surgery. We discuss the volume changes of the aging midface and advocate taking an anatomic approach to correct these changes. We discuss our approach to patient selection and injection technique. Finally, we review potential complications from injectable fillers and discuss the management of complications.