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VIDEO: Knowledge of filler product profiles as important as injection technique

At Facial Aesthetics New York, Joely Kaufman, MD, FAAD, of SKIN Associates, Coral Gables, Florida, discussed the available filler products approved by the FDA. Kaufman recommends hyaluronic acids because of their versatility and excellent safety profiles. However, whatever product is chosen, its entire profile should be considered, including the amount of crosslinking and length of chains within the product, as this can affect inflammation and longevity of results.