Legal ramifications of off-label filler use.

Dermal fillers represent one of the most commonly used noninvasive cosmetic treatments. They are often used in an off-label manner. Most off-label use is not only legal, but represents an appropriate physician standard of care. This article will first describe the meaning of on- and off-label. Then the article will explore manufacturer promotion of off-label use of both drugs and devices. Finally, the legal ramifications of off-label dermal filler use will be discussed.