A practical guide to selecting facial fillers

Abstract Background Dermal fillers have created a multi‐billion‐dollar industry. They are the second most popular form of injectable, as they primarily address volume loss, augmentation, and provide immediate results. The most popular form includes hyaluronic acid‐based fillers, however, alternatives exist. Objective To create clinical charts to help with filler selection, injection, and addressing common complications. Methods The current literature and expert opinions form our two senior authors were used to create a numerical and color‐coded chart based on G‐prime for filler selection, as well as an anatomical table with current recommendations and pearls. We have also included a safety table with current clinical recommendation to deal with common filler‐related complications. Conclusion Fillers are a safe and reliable method to achieve augmentation. Filler selection in various anatomical planes plays a significant role in achieving favorable results.