Kapoor KM

Vascular occlusion is an uncommon but serious complication of hyaluronic acid filler injections. If not recognized and managed early, it can lead to ischemia and even skin necrosis. Timely diagnosis and intervention are therefore crucial to…

[BACKGROUND] Energy-based devices (EBDs) and injectable hyaluronic acid gels, such as VYC-12L, are each effective treatment modalities for improving skin quality. [OBJECTIVES] To assess the rationale and potential benefits of adding VYC-12…

Vascular complications following hyaluronic acid filler injections are rare but may lead to ischemia and necrosis. Effective management often relies on the early administration of hyaluronidase to restore perfusion and prevent long-term dam…

[BACKGROUND] Facial contouring procedures are increasingly sought to address aesthetic concerns such as submental fat accumulation and lack of jawline definition. Cryolipolysis and hyaluronic acid (HA) injection have emerged as promising mo…

The present study was performed to describe how much affordable, feasible, and straightforward is the approach the authors called "single-stage full-face surgical profileplasty," tailored to greatly improve the surgery of the facial profili…

In recent years, robots have been increasingly used in various fields of medicine, including surgery, dentistry, and ophthalmology. One of the newest and most promising applications of robotic technology in medicine is in the field of facia…

The assessment of correct anatomy of face and the evaluation of the dynamic interplay between anatomy and function, to get an overall improvement, is a leading topic in aesthetic surgery and has increased its impact in recent years. A nonsu…

[BACKGROUND] The purpose was to evaluate the role and impact of the rhinoplasty outcome evaluation (ROE) in rhinoplasty. [OBJECTIVES] To systematically review the ability of ROE to assess rhinoplasty outcome in the very recent surgical app…

Pre-injection aspiration of hyaluronic acid filler is a well-recognized yet controversial safety technique. Many consider aspiration to be an important safety measure to prevent inadvertent intravascular filler injection. To assess factors …

Dermal filler treatments require constant reassessment for improving and safeguarding the rapidly evolving aesthetic field. Suboptimal injection technique, patient selection and product knowledge have touted a concerning increase in filler …

Filler injections have become exceedingly popular in the last decade, and injectors across the globe are using them for facial contouring and reversing the age-related changes. Thorough knowledge about the anatomy of important vessels and t…

As most Asian women desire to have an "inverted triangle" appearance for face, there is an increasing trend to give a large volume bolus (LVB) injection in the submental region of the chin for its lengthening. Hyaluronic acid (HA) dermal fi…

[BACKGROUND] Hyaluronic acid fillers have a satisfactory safety profile. However, adverse reactions do occur, and rarely intravascular injection may lead to blindness. Currently there is no internationally recognized consensus on the preven…

[BACKGROUND] Both age-related and congenital volume deficiencies may be addressed through the injection of hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers. Deep injection provides structural support, more superficial fat-tissue injection mediates contouring, …

Facial fillers are becoming increasingly popular as aesthetic procedures to temporarily reduce the depth of wrinkles or to contour faces. However, even in the hands of very experienced injectors, there is always a small possibility of vascu…

Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers are becoming popular all over the world, but due to the presence of many blood vessels in the face, there is always a small possibility of vascular complications. We present a case with the ischemic involvemen…

The recent rapid growth in dermal filler use, in conjunction with inadequate product and injector control, has heralded a concerning increase in filler complications. The 10-point plan has been developed to minimize complications through ca…

[BACKGROUND] Indians constitute one of the largest population groups in the world. Facial anthropometry, morphology, and age-related changes in Indians differ from those of other ethnic groups, necessitating a good understanding of their fa…