The Microcannula technique has revolutionized the cosmetic industry and provided physicians with a new, innovative method of performing facial fillers injections. Incorporating the Skin Sculpting technique, the device allows surgeons to slide the blunt tip cannula under the patient’s skin gently and without tearing the epidermis. Therefore, patients looking to improve their appearance can now do so without having to undergo a painful procedure and/or having to experience the nasty side effects associated with sharp tipped needles.

Forget everything you know about dermal filler injections.

Until recently, filler injections have been performed utilizing the hypodermic needle, a sharp tipped utensil that comes with several side effects. For starters, because the tip is sharp it means that inserting it into skin presents a higher risk of slitting small blood vessels and causing severe bruising. While rare, let’s not forget that by inserting a filler solution into the punctured vein – and inevitably into the blood stream – the patient could experience more serious adverse reactions.

Microcannulas constitute an improved form of the traditional hypodermic needle, designed to eliminate all possible complications associated with sharp tips. As you probably guessed, their secret resides in the blunt end that makes both the injection of dermal filler and fat transfer procedures considerably simpler and less strenuous on the patient. In spite of the fact that microcannulas employed for filler injections have been developed recently, their ease of use, utility, results and patient satisfaction have transformed them into a sensation throughout cosmetic clinics and spas.