Facial Contouring With Injectable Biphasic Filler Materials

The inverted triangle of the youthful face is changed over time by environmental and endogenous processes, and facial skin sags downward to fill the trapezoid shape of the aged face. Although common, rhytidectomy does not fully impart a more youthful appearance because a youthful face is not one that is pulled tight, but one that is round and full. Injectable biphasic facial soft tissue fillers can be used in order to create a fuller, more contoured, younger facial appearance. This article discusses the benefits of using biphasic facial soft tissue fillers for augmentation and the cosmetic techniques to employ when using the fillers for facial contouring.