TLDR Combining different treatments like fillers, collagen stimulators, botulinum toxin, and energy devices gives better facial rejuvenation results.
Facial aging involves complex anatomical and biological changes, and traditional monotherapies are often insufficient for achieving natural and durable rejuvenation. This review highlights the shift towards multimodal approaches that integrate hyaluronic acid fillers, collagen stimulators, botulinum toxin, and energy-based devices to address aging across multiple planes. These modalities, when used in a sequenced and evidence-based manner, work synergistically to provide superior outcomes. The article also discusses the emerging "regenerative" therapies like growth factors and platelet-rich plasma, noting their potential but uncertain efficacy due to a lack of robust clinical trials. The review underscores the importance of grounding aesthetic medicine in scientific evidence and patient safety.
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