Visualization techniques of the facial arteries.
J Cosmet Dermatol
; 20(2): 386-390, 2021 Feb.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-32459040
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
As the face is known for its extreme variation in vascular anatomy and the number of filler-associated complications due to intra-arterial injection is increasing, we are in need of a method to visualize anyone's individual arterial anatomy of the face in a completely harmless way.AIMS:
The different medical imaging methods and a recently developed MRA protocol are reviewed.METHODS:
The literature of the last twenty years-with special attention for the last five years-concerning the different medical imaging modalities of the facial arteries was reviewed.RESULTS:
A harmless visualisation of the facial arteries is currently only possible with US or MRA. US may identify single vessels but never the complete arterial network. A combination of IR "heat enhancement" and a MRA 3D-TOF sequence might make it feasible to visualize a large number of facial arteries in a risk-free, radiation-free, contrast-free and non-invasive way.CONCLUSION:
Currently, a new combination of IR "heat enhancement" and a MRA 3D-TOF sequence might be the only method to visualize a large number of facial arteries.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Arteries
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Magnetic Resonance Angiography
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
J Cosmet Dermatol
Journal subject:
DERMATOLOGIA
Year:
2021
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Belgium