Vectoring
A technique in soft-tissue augmentation where the direction and angle of filler injection are planned to counteract gravitational descent and restore youthful facial contours.
Full Definition
Vectoring describes the strategic placement of filler product along specific anatomical trajectories to lift or reposition soft tissue rather than simply adding volume in situ. It is a key concept in modern facial anatomy-based injection approaches and appears prominently in advanced training curricula, peer-reviewed technique articles, and aesthetic conference proceedings. Editors reviewing such material should note that 'vector' is used as both a noun (the direction of injection) and a verb ('to vector the product superiorly'), which may require disambiguation in certain editorial contexts. The term is sometimes written as 'injection vectoring' or 'lift vectoring.' It should not be confused with the anatomical sense of 'vector' in infection transmission.
Usage
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