Overview
Increasing the contour and the lateral projection of the zygomatic arch with a needle-based injection technique is one of the most frequently performed soft tissue filler-based procedures in the aesthetic field. The correct product choice as well a good understanding of the facial arterial vasculature is hereby needed. However, the aesthetic assessment and the consequences of such procedure for the medial midface is of essence to achieve great clinical outcomes. Learn in this 18min long video the tips and tricks and received a profound understanding of the lateral facial anatomy.
Treatment type: Soft Tissue Fillers
Facial region: Lateral Midface
Approach: Needle Injection Technique
Competency Level: Novice
Course duration: 18 minutes
Course type: Injection simulation on a human body donor performed by Prof. Sebastian Cotofana
Learning Objectives
- Describe the layered anatomy of the lateral face and its connections to the temples, jawline, neck, and to the medial midface
- Appraise the complexities of the lateral facial vasculature especially in terms of depth and 3-dimensional anatomy
- Compare the dangers and benefits of using a needle versus a cannula technique to enhance the projection of the zygomatic arch with soft tissue fillers
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