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Five Compression Techniques to Obliterate the Facial Artery for Safe Filler Injections at the Nasolabial Fold

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Tanvaa Tansatit

Background

Cannula injections at the nasolabial fold may face a risk of periarterial placement of filler. Compressions to temporary obliterate the facial artery may minimize the chance of arterial injury similar to injection of vasoconstrictor drug. 

Methods

This study monitored five manual compression techniques for obliteration of the facial artery at the nasolabial fold using ultrasonographic imaging in 46 volunteers.

Results                  

The ipsilateral mandibular compression temporary obliterated the facial artery at the nasolabial fold in 78 percent. The bilateral mandibular blocking sealed the artery in ... view more»

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