Sponsored by Anita Mandal, M.D. Question: I’ve heard of a few doctors using cannulas for injection of fillers instead of needles. What are the benefits of cannulas and do they hurt more than needles?

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Skin fillers delivered by cannulas may cause less intravascular occlusion than fillers delivered by needles, but ...

A cannula is a thin tube that doctors insert into a person’s body cavity, such as their nose, or into a vein. Doctors use them to drain fluid, administer medication, or provide oxygen. A person can ...