Ultrasound for the Aesthetic Injector.

The use of ultrasound has become ubiquitous in the health care industry. Several ultrasound applications may be beneficial for aesthetic injectors. Aesthetic injectors can use ultrasound to visualize needles or cannulas and confirm the exact location of the tip. Using ultrasound guidance can improve nodule management. Perhaps, the most beneficial aspect of ultrasound guidance is its ability to identify and assist with vascular occlusions. The available ultrasound systems appropriate for aesthetic injectors are handheld or cart systems. When purchasing ultrasound systems, practitioners must weigh the advantages and disadvantages of a cart system (i.e., better resolution, higher cost, greater space requirements) compared with the advantages and disadvantages of a handheld system (i.e., increased portability, lower costs, less resolution). High-frequency ultrasound is rapidly being adopted by aesthetic injectors. It is time to consider adding an ultrasound system to your practice to increase safety and provide better outcomes for your patients.