4 Essential Dermal Filler Injection Techniques

4 Essential Dermal Filler Injection Techniques
1.	Linear Thread (retrograde or anterograde)
The most popular technique are linear threads which are created when the filler is injected while withdrawing the needle. Linear techniques are quite precise and they aim to keep to one horizontal facial plane.
2.	Cross-hatching
This less popular technique injects filler in a latticed effect. This helps to distribute filler evenly, support tissue and reduce the appearance of lines. Cross-hatching tends to be used in layer 2 only.
3.	Fanning
Inject the filler with the linear thread technique. Then, just before the needle re-emerges reposition it. This allows you to change direction and deposit filler there next. This can be used to treat wide areas such as the preauricular region in layer 2, the medial cheek in layer 4 and the marionette fold in layer 2.
4.	Microdroplet technique
This involves injecting small droplets of dermal filler across the treatment area in the same plane. This technique creates a more natural-looking result and allows for greater precision. Microdroplets are often used for injectable skin boosters. However, this technique can also be used for soft tissue filler treatments such as lip filler.