Dermal fillers: a brief background and overview for injectors

The G’ prime of a filler is extremely important when assessing its physical property in terms of projection and lifting capacity

Since the emergence of ageing baby boomers, the influx of dermal fillers has been an exponential one. Differing types of technology have provided the aesthetic practitioner with the ability to provide natural, long-lasting and reproducible results, with minimal downtime, safely and at an affordable price. The use of dermal fillers for soft tissue augmentation with the synergistic use of botulinum toxin and a variety of complementary procedures has become the mantra for rejuvenation. Despite the various economic woes of the past decade, the non-surgical aesthetic industry has only seen stepwise growth (Klein and Elson, 2000).

In this summary, the types of fillers that are readily available will be outlined, as well as some practical tips that the practitioner should adhere to so as to ensure a higher chance of achieving optimal results.