The Best Injection Sites to Practice on a Facial Manikin (with Maps)

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Where exactly should you inject when practicing on a facial manikin?

The key facial injection sites to practice are the lips, nasolabial folds, cheeks, chin, and forehead/temples.
Each zone requires a different injection depth, technique, and model type to safely replicate real clinical procedures. Training with both transparent and skin-tone facial manikins helps you visualize anatomy and develop the right tactile control for filler placement.

Visual Overview: Facial Injection Zones

Aesthetic training typically focuses on these five regions:

Lips - for contour and volume
Nasolabial folds - for fold softening
Cheeks - for lifting and shaping
Chin - for lower face balance
Forehead & temples - for structure and symmetry

💡 Tip: Save your injection map as a reference when planning each session.

Facial Filller Injection Zones

1. Lips - Mastering Volume & Shape

Target: Vermillion border, body of the lip
Skills: Depth control, symmetry, and filler dispersion
Common Mistake: Overfilling or uneven entry points

Recommended Model	Training Advantage
Transparent Lip Injection Model	See exact needle depth and filler spread
Sara Model	Practice realistic positioning and symmetry

Combine transparent models for anatomical visualization and skin-tone heads for tactile practice.

2. Nasolabial Folds - Technique and Caution

Target: Superficial medial cheek fat and subcutaneous layers
Skills: Cannula entry, bolus vs. linear threads
Caution: Vascular proximity - avoid deep penetration

Recommended Model	Training Advantage
Emma Model	Enables multi-angle injection training
Transparent Full Face Model with Vessels	Visualize arteries to improve safety awareness

Expert Note: Use slow cannula threading to reduce trauma and observe filler distribution through transparent layers.

3. Cheeks - Achieving Volume and Lift

Target: Deep medial cheek fat, zygomatic arch
Skills: Projection control, mid-face contouring
Common Mistake: Injecting too superficially

Recommended Model	Training Advantage
Nana Model	Ideal for mid-face sculpting and lifting practice
Transparent Face Model with Vessels	Perfect for visualizing depth and filler pathways

Pro Tip: Use a combination of small bolus and fanning to achieve even filler distribution.

4. Chin - Balancing Facial Profile

Target: Premental fat pad
Skills: Small bolus precision, vertical entry control

Recommended Model	Training Advantage
Nana Model	Focused chin and jawline symmetry training
Transparent Face Model	Monitor injection line along the midline

Training Tip: Work in front of a mirror or camera to assess your depth consistency and symmetry after each pass.

5. Forehead & Temples - Anatomy-Sensitive Zones

Target: Frontalis muscle and temple hollow
Caution: These are high-risk vascular zones — injection safety and low-pressure techniques are essential.

Recommended Model	Training Advantage
Transparent Upper Face Model	Highlights vessel pathways for safer practice
James Model	Simulates male facial structure for comparative training

Pro Tip: Always inject slowly and superficially with low pressure in vascular-rich areas.

Facial Injection Site Summary

Injection Site	Target Layer	Primary Skill	Best Model Type
Lips	Vermillion border	Depth & symmetry	Transparent / full-head
Nasolabial Folds	Subcutaneous layer	Cannula threading	Transparent lower face
Cheeks	Deep fat pad	Projection control	Upper face transparent
Chin	Premental fat pad	Profile symmetry	Lower face / full-head
Forehead & Temples	Frontalis & temple hollow	Vascular safety	Transparent forehead

Why Use Both Transparent and Skin-Tone Models

Model Type	Key Benefit
Transparent Facial Manikins	Let you see needle trajectory and filler flow, improving anatomical awareness
Skin Tone Facial Models	Simulate realistic texture and resistance for clinical accuracy