Table 2. Dermal Fillers: Desirable Characteristics [13, 14, 15]
Materials of construction (composition) |
· Biocompatible · Nonantigenic · Nontoxic · Noncarcinogenic · Nonteratogenic |
Performance |
· Reproducible and consistent outcomes · Adequate duration of effect · High safety profile · Minimal migration from injection site |
Injection technique |
· Ease of administration · Suitable formulation to facilitate adequate placement |
Patient satisfaction |
· Predictable outcomes · Minimal adverse experiences · Minimal downtime |
Other |
· FDA-approved · Stable formulation to facilitate storage and handling · Versatile across applications · Affordable/inexpensive · Reversible |