Leonie W Schelke1, Daniel Cassuto2, Peter Velthuis1, Ximena Wortsman3,4,5. 1. Department of Dermatology, Academic Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. 2. Department of Plastic Surgery, Policlinico di Modena, University of Modena, Modena, Italy. 3. Department of Imaging, Institute for Diagnostic Imaging of the Skin and Soft Tissues, Santiago, Chile. 4. Department of Dermatology, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile. 5. Department of Dermatology, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: There is a steady increase in publications about the use of ultrasound and filler treatments, written by physicians from different specialties. The terminology used to describe the ultrasound images of fillers is not uniform, making the different articles difficult to compare. Standardization of the descriptions based on their basic sonographic parameters is recommendable. AIMS: The purpose of this study is to propose a nomenclature for the sonographic description and reporting of cosmetic fillers. METHODS: An assessment of articles indexed for MEDLINE/PubMed and Embed electronic database was conducted; in total of 39 articles could be included. RESULTS: All articles were investigated for their sonographic descriptions of soft tissue fillers. Ten parameters used for describing and monitoring soft tissue fillers were distinguished. CONCLUSION: The proposed sonographic descriptions for cosmetic fillers may contribute to a better standardization and understanding fillers ultrasound images in the reports or literature.
BACKGROUND: There is a steady increase in publications about the use of ultrasound and filler treatments, written by physicians from different specialties. The terminology used to describe the ultrasound images of fillers is not uniform, making the different articles difficult to compare. Standardization of the descriptions based on their basic sonographic parameters is recommendable. AIMS: The purpose of this study is to propose a nomenclature for the sonographic description and reporting of cosmetic fillers. METHODS: An assessment of articles indexed for MEDLINE/PubMed and Embed electronic database was conducted; in total of 39 articles could be included. RESULTS: All articles were investigated for their sonographic descriptions of soft tissue fillers. Ten parameters used for describing and monitoring soft tissue fillers were distinguished. CONCLUSION: The proposed sonographic descriptions for cosmetic fillers may contribute to a better standardization and understanding fillers ultrasound images in the reports or literature.