Safer Facial Fillers

Owing to their limited downtime and instant results, the popularity of dermal filler treatments have increased worldwide at an astonishing rate. Even in the hands of the most experienced injectors (most of whom have been injecting for over 10 years), 72% have experienced 1-2 vascular complications in their lifetime [1]

This is because up until now, most injectors have been injecting ‘blind’, relying on their clinical skill and knowledge of anatomy to keep out of trouble. Early recognition and prompt management of inadvertent intra-vascular occalusion can avert disasters such as skin loss, blindness, stroke or even death [2,3]

Fortunately, catastrophic events are rare, but with many less skilled injectors now performing aesthetic treatments, adverse events are increasing, but are either underreported or unrecognised

Recently, high frequency ultrasound devices with smaller footplates have now made it possible to scan small vessels in the face. This is quickly becoming the gold standard adopted by experienced injectors who wish to deliver a safer, more accurate approach to non-surgical facial aesthetic treatments

Dr Wendy Wong now employs routine use of the Clarius L20HD3, specifically developed for facial aesthetics, in filler treatments. She has also invested heavily in one on one training as well as attending multiple courses in 2022 to improve her aesthetic knowledge and skills with the scanner

Dr Wendy Wong has been performing cosmetic injectables since 2013 and was trained by some of the industry leaders in the field. She scored a Distinction in undergraduate Anatomy, Surgery, Physiology & Pharmacology and went on to study anatomy twice more in Surgical Primary examinations for both General Surgery and Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. Dr Wendy maintains her surgical operative skills with regular assisting lists with various plastic surgeons, general and vascular surgeons in Brisbane