Overview
Volumizing the cheeks is a staple of aesthetic soft tissue filler injections of the midface. Especially the anatomy of the periorbital ligaments needs to be understood and respected when addressing lateral midfacial volume loss. In this video, cheek augmentation utilizing a needle is demonstrated focusing on the layered and ligamentous anatomy of the midface and on the respective clinical outcomes following volume substitution.
Treatment type: Soft Tissue Fillers
Facial region: Cheeks
Approach: Needle Injection Techniques
Competency Level: Competent
Course duration: 13 minutes
Course type: Injection simulation on a human body donor performed by Prof. Sebastian Cotofana
Learning Objectives
- Identify key anatomical landmarks for malar and zygomatic arch augmentation procedures.
- Locate appropriate dermal access points and injection planes for soft tissue filler placement.
- Describe correct needle advancement techniques for safer treatment strategies.
- Explain how midface augmentation can contribute to improving the nasolabial fold.
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