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Review
. 2024 Oct;23(10):3158-3172.
doi: 10.1111/jocd.16375. Epub 2024 May 20.

Profiloplasty and facial contouring with injectables: A holistic, practical, and user-friendly approach

Lisandro Farollch-Prats  1 , André Braz  2 , Fernando Urdiales-Gálvez  3 , Carola de la Guardia  4 , Ahmad Nazari  5
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Review

Profiloplasty and facial contouring with injectables: A holistic, practical, and user-friendly approach

Lisandro Farollch-Prats et al. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2024 Oct.

Abstract

Background: Expansion of the aesthetic treatment armamentarium with novel injectable products has greatly improved our ability to reshape and enhance the facial profile. However, full-face "profiloplasty" with injectables remain a nascent concept and is insufficiently considered in daily practice. While techniques have been widely published for treating the individual facial areas that constitute an attractive profile-including the forehead, nose, lips, jawline, and chin-the literature remains fragmented on more universal methods for profile improvement.

Aims: To collate disparate knowledge on profile optimization with injectables, and define a holistic, practical, and user-friendly approach to profiloplasty and facial contouring.

Methods: Consideration is given to key anatomical aspects and the changes that occur with age; patient assessment parameters for planning profiloplasty; and the technical specifications, product selection, and essential safety considerations for minimizing the risk of complications and optimizing the effectiveness of treatment.

Results: Relevant case studies are presented.

Conclusions: Holistic approaches of this type are essential if we are to maximize the potential of full-face treatment with injectables-both now and in the future.

Keywords: botulinumtoxinA; dermal filler; full‐face approach; hyaluronic acid; profiloplasty.

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