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Doppler Ultrasound-Guided Hyaluronic Acid Filler Injection Techniques

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HA filler could have tragic complications such as skin necrosis and ocular complications. To prevent these tragic vascular complications, it is essential to know the vascular anatomy. Doppler ultrasound is a well-known device used in detecting arteries of the face. In this chapter, we shall discuss about Doppler ultrasound-guided HA filler injection techniques.

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Cho, H.W., Lee, W. (2022). Doppler Ultrasound-Guided Hyaluronic Acid Filler Injection Techniques. In: Lee, W. (eds) Minimally Invasive Aesthetic Surgery Techniques. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-5829-8_7

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