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Fern Pattern Technique of Injecting Restylane

asked 1 year ago by CA Lassie
Latest answer by Harold J. Kaplan, MD
Question viewed 729 times
Tags: lips, mouth, technique

Do you know anyone who does this technique? Is it better than the usual linear approach for lip augmentation? Is it good around the mouth for wrinkles? Does it last longer than linear?

13 answers to Fern Pattern Technique of Injecting Restylane

This is just a funny name for high dermal HA filler placement

It is a tough market out there. Doctors find it essential to repackage what they are doing with new procedural names to help distinguish what they do from others and better communicate to potential patients. There is nothing new about a doctor giving a name to their particular way of doing something. Of course it can create some confusion because the public may think that it is a service that no other physician is offering. The so-called "Fern Pattern... more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

This was a Restylane only technique when it first came out.

This mentioned technique was devised by Tim van Eijk for the use of Restylane in the smile lines (nasolabial folds). The method was promoted by the company as a way to treat a dynamic line by injecting the material in different angles and sides in the shape of fern. Competitors went on producing studies showing how this technique can lead to increased trauma to the area and cause complications. In any case, the paradigm for treating the face with fillers has shift to treating volume rather... more

Hassan Galadari, MD
Dubai Dermatologist

Techniques for injecting Restylane are individualized

There are several techniques for injecting dermal fillers such as Restylane: linear threading, serial puncture, fern pattern, fanning. An expert injector will be able to use whatever technique is best for each area and each patient. If someone claims that their special technique will make it last longer then I would go elsewhere.

Richard Baxter, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Does Restylane Technique Matter?

As all panel members seem to suggest, techniques are many and will vary based upon patient's goal, injection site, product being used, depth of placement, etc. What is most important is that your practitioner individualizes your treatment plan, keeps you involved in the proces, outlines options, and delivers a satisfying outcome.

Harold J. Kaplan, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Restylane and juvederm injected by a gentle hand and artistic sense

Linear, serial, retrograde, anterograde, lattice...are all techniques used for injecting Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse, and other fillers. NOt all techniqes work in all patients. Sometimes injections of the tissues to the side of the crease help support the skin and there is less drop of the skin down creating less of a fold. This is seen when the mid cheek is volumized and the smile fold becomes less obvious. If you inject to the side of the fold with the fern... more

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

www.thenyac.com

Filler technique

In a published report in a peer reviewed journal, the "fanning" technique was most likely to cause significant bruising. Choose a physician based on training, reputation, and board certification. Do not try to find someone who touts a specific technique. Hope that helps. Madeline Krauss, M.D.

Madeline Krauss, MD
Boston Dermatologic Surgeon

Best techniques for injection of Restylane

You needn't worry about semantics and names of techniques. What's most important is what it is that you want corrected or improved, what filler is being used, and who's injecting it. We recently made a training video for Medicis that demonstrates all the techniques for the correction of nasolabial folds and perioral lines. Ramtin Kassir, MD, FACS NY and NJ Facial Plastic Surgeon

Ramtin Kassir, MD
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon

Injection patterns for dermal fillers

Physicians who have a vast experience with dermal filler substances have already determined which technique works best for them. This is a physician specific (rather than location based) issue. Broadly, however, the fern technique is helpful when increasing lost volume is the goal.

Peter L. Kopelson, MD
Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

Restylane Injection for Lip Augmentation

Hi Central Florida 7404, As other plastic surgeons and dermatologists have stated, there are several techniques for injecting dermal fillers such as serial puncture, linear threading, fern pattern, or fanning. The injection method is not as much of an factor, but rather the specific material (Restylane, etc), volume injected, and location placed. Each cosmetic specialist has their preferred method, and commonly uses many techniques. Speak to your cosmetic specialist to help... more

Houtan Chaboki, MD
Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

Fern technique for injecting Restylane

There are a number of techniques for injecting fillers: linear threading, serial puncture, depot, and fanning. They are used separately or in combination depending on the area to be filled, the filler used and the goal one is trying to accomplish. The fern technique was developed to get a smoother result in dynamic folds, like nasolabial folds, so that the filler is not more apparent when the patient is smiling or talking. I use a combination of techniques to achieve the... more

Emily Altman, MD
Short Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

www.advancedskinwisdom.com

Fern Pattern Technique of Injecting Restylane

All the previous expert answers have a common thread. It is volume injected not style. Whether the "fern", "stair step", "linear", "triangular" techniques is used depends upon the injector, the area, patient's desire. For me the "fern" adds more injection sites and trauma. But I still use it at times. Again VOLUME is paramount. From MIAMI

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Best Restylane Injection Technique

There is no one good or best way of Restylane injection. Some people use threading, fanning, or depot technique. I use a combination in my practice, depending on location and the result I want to achieve.

Ben Behnam, MD
Santa Monica Dermatologic Surgeon

Injection of fillers

Everyone uses a bit different technique to inject fillers. depending upon the area, I will either lay it in like small threads or depot it and massage it in.