Can saltwater be used as a temporary filler?

May 3, 2018
Asked By:Thhea in Los Angeles, California, USA

Hello, I read once that some docters inject saltwater to give you a clue on how fillers would look like. Is this true? How long does they last? And cant you just basically do that on yourself? Saltwater is not dangerous to get under the skin? Couldent I just go buy saltwater and a cannula on the pharmacy?

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May 9, 2018

Answer: Fillers - #cheekcontour #juvederm #restylane #injections

Trevor M. Born, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
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May 9, 2018

Answer: Fillers - #cheekcontour #juvederm #restylane #injections

Trevor M. Born, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
May 8, 2018

Answer: Saline for injection

May 8, 2018

Answer: Saline for injection

May 5, 2018

Answer: Salt water, or saline, may be used to demonstrate the effect of an injectable filler BUT...

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
May 5, 2018

Answer: Salt water, or saline, may be used to demonstrate the effect of an injectable filler BUT...

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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May 5, 2018

Answer: Saline not saltwater

Mehdi Sina, MDFacial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
May 5, 2018

Answer: Saline not saltwater

Mehdi Sina, MDFacial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
May 5, 2018

Answer: "Saltwater" as a test filler

Matthew Bridges, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
May 5, 2018

Answer: "Saltwater" as a test filler

Matthew Bridges, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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