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Preinjection aspiration for injectable fillers in aesthetic dermatology: Trust or bust?
Author(s) -
Albornoz Christian A.,
Jhawar Nikita,
Durso Timothy A.,
Hazan Ezra,
Wang Jordan V.,
Saedi Nazanin
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of cosmetic dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.626
H-Index - 44
eISSN - 1473-2165
pISSN - 1473-2130
DOI - 10.1111/jocd.13377
Subject(s) - medicine , bust , dermatology , adverse effect , patient safety , surgery , political science , engineering , boom , health care , environmental engineering , law
In recent years, the utility of preinjection aspiration for injectable fillers as a safety checkpoint has been debated. It is a clinical technique that has become controversial in both the literature and at national aesthetic conferences. Many consensus papers and anecdotal reports have been divided on how helpful preinjection aspiration is in reducing adverse events and subsequently increasing patient safety. Here, we summarize the prominent studies in the literature and offer an evaluation and insights.