Actinic purpura is characterized by dark purple patches, mainly on photoexposed areas of the extensor surfaces of the arms and hands of elderly individuals. Thus far, there is no satisfactory treatment. We report the case of an 80-year-old patient who underwent treatment with two sessions of calcium hydroxyapatite filler application in the forearms, with good results.

Keywords: Collagen; Therapeutics; Purpura

Facial volumization techniques have been widely discussed by several authors. However, there is a dearth of publications on techniques for patient assessment. In this article, we describe how we assess, in our clinical practice, the anatomical changes associated with facial aging in a practical and didactic way, as it is a fundamental step when choosing products and filling techniques.

Keywords: Dermal fillers; Skin; Collagen; Inflammation; Blindness; Necrosis.