Surgical Innovation: Ultrasound gel – A dermal filler training tool for young injectors

Dermal fillers have gained increased popularity as a nonsurgical esthetic procedure over the past few years. The learning curve in injectables is very steep and needs a lot of practice. Young injectors get trained in dermal filler injection techniques at various workshops through observation courses or through cadaveric studies. However, due to the high cost of the filler injections, it has been very difficult for young trainees to afford hands-on injectable training courses. We describe an alternative to the expensive hyaluronic acid fillers as a training tool for young injectors.