New injectables for wrinkles, volume and skin quality are approved all the time, and the product names are confusing. This page tracks what the FDA has approved, what is still pending, and what is only sold abroad, in plain language. Dr. Jane Yoo keeps it current.
How to read the tracker
- Approved: the FDA has approved the product for the uses listed. Approval is for specific areas and ages, so ask what your injector is using and where.
- Under review or waiting: the company has applied and the FDA has not finished its decision. A “complete response letter” means the FDA asked for more information; it is not automatically a safety problem.
- Sold abroad, not in the US: a product can be approved in Europe or Asia and still not be FDA-approved. Being sold overseas does not mean it is available here.
Questions to ask before treatment
Ask which product will be used, whether it is FDA-approved for the area being treated, and to see the packaging before the syringe is opened. Our pages on Botox and filler explain what to expect at a visit.
Clinicians can find the full comparison, including how products differ in gel properties and the sources behind each status, on the Beauty Tech Derm tracker.
This page is educational and is not medical advice. Approval status can change, so check the date shown in the tracker. Talk with your own doctor about what is right for you.
