Every face is unique. The location of arteries, veins, muscles, and fat compartments can vary from person to person. Therefore, before undergoing a treatment with hyaluronic acid, biostimulators, or other fillers, understanding individual anatomy can be extremely helpful. High-resolution ultrasound allows for real-time, painless observation of the structures beneath the skin. It is a non-invasive study that provides information that cannot be obtained solely through inspection or palpation.

When can it be useful?

\* Before a procedure, to understand each patient's anatomy and plan the treatment more precisely. \* In patients who have already received treatments and often don't know exactly which product was applied or where it is located. \* When there are asymmetries, nodules, or irregularities that need to be studied before deciding on a new treatment. \* If any complications arise, such as persistent inflammation, pain, changes in skin color, hardening, or unexpected results.

What information does ultrasound provide?

Ultrasound can help identify: \* The presence and location of previously placed fillers. \* The behavior of the implanted material (although it is not always possible to determine the exact product with certainty). \* The relationship between the filler and important structures such as arteries, veins, and nerves. \* Inflammatory processes, fluid collections, fibrosis, or granulomas. \* Changes in circulation using Doppler ultrasound.

All this information allows medical decisions to be based on objective images and not solely on clinical evaluation.

More personalised treatment Just as other medical specialties use imaging studies to plan procedures, aesthetic medicine can also benefit from this technology.

Ultrasound does not necessarily mean there is a problem; often it simply allows for a better understanding of each patient's anatomy, increasing precision and facilitating more personalised treatments. If you've already had a procedure and nothing is amiss... If you experience an unexpected result, ultrasound can help you understand what's happening before recommending treatment. In many cases, it prevents unnecessary procedures and guides you toward the most appropriate course of action.

Our goal Modern aesthetic medicine seeks natural, yet safe, results. High-resolution ultrasound provides information that helps make more precise decisions, both before and after a procedure, always with the goal of providing safer, more personalised, and evidence-based care.

_“Ultrasound doesn't aim to find problems; it aims to provide information so that each treatment is more precise, more personalised, and safer.”_ \-

Dra. Sandra Suttin is a prominent medical specialist based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, highly recognised for her work in Diagnostic Imaging (Diagnóstico por Imágenes) and its direct application to Aesthetic Medicine (Medicina Estética).