Fast Facts for Board Review

Cosmetic Fillers

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Cosmetic fillers are materials injected underneath the skin with the goal of adding more volume and fullness. There are a variety of fillers available in the US market that are summarized here, including trade name, composition of filler, duration, and level of implantation.

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