Complications of hyaluronic acid fillers and their managements
Background: Injection of dermal fillers is one of the most commonly performed procedures in the cosmetic dermatology practice. As its usage is expanding, the possibility of complications will likely increase. Objective: To review and summarize the complications associated with hyaluronic acid inject...
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doaj-44f52f8ff8e24afc83b422c5a0d032b82020-11-25T02:18:55ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsJournal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery2352-24102016-07-0120210010610.1016/j.jdds.2016.01.001Complications of hyaluronic acid fillers and their managementsMohammed H. Abduljabbar0Mohammad A. Basendwh1Department of Dermatology, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, P.O. Box 1109, 21912 Al-Qunfudah, Makkah Region, Saudi ArabiaBackground: Injection of dermal fillers is one of the most commonly performed procedures in the cosmetic dermatology practice. As its usage is expanding, the possibility of complications will likely increase. Objective: To review and summarize the complications associated with hyaluronic acid injections, and to provide a guide to avoiding them and managing these complications if they do occur. Methods: A comprehensive PubMed and Google scholar electronic database search was performed (2005–July 2015). A total of fifty-five articles were selected and included. Results: Most of the complications associated with hyaluronic acid filler use are mild, transient and reversible. Serious complications due to vascular occlusion include cutaneous necrosis and blindness, which although rare can occur due to the compression of the vessel or direct intravascular injection. Conclusion: Injection related side effects are the most commonly seen, which are usually transient. Vascular occlusion is the most severe complication associated with hyaluronic acid filler injection. A thorough understanding of the facial vascular anatomy reduces the risk of vascular occlusion. Early identification of a vascular occlusion and a prompt intervention can significantly decrease the risk of long term sequelae. Guidelines to avoid, identify and manage different hyaluronic acid filler complications have been suggested.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352241016000050Dermal fillersFacial rejuvenationHyaluronic acidComplications |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications |
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Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery |
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Background: Injection of dermal fillers is one of the most commonly performed procedures in the cosmetic dermatology practice. As its usage is expanding, the possibility of complications will likely increase.
Objective: To review and summarize the complications associated with hyaluronic acid injections, and to provide a guide to avoiding them and managing these complications if they do occur.
Methods: A comprehensive PubMed and Google scholar electronic database search was performed (2005–July 2015). A total of fifty-five articles were selected and included.
Results: Most of the complications associated with hyaluronic acid filler use are mild, transient and reversible. Serious complications due to vascular occlusion include cutaneous necrosis and blindness, which although rare can occur due to the compression of the vessel or direct intravascular injection.
Conclusion: Injection related side effects are the most commonly seen, which are usually transient. Vascular occlusion is the most severe complication associated with hyaluronic acid filler injection. A thorough understanding of the facial vascular anatomy reduces the risk of vascular occlusion. Early identification of a vascular occlusion and a prompt intervention can significantly decrease the risk of long term sequelae. Guidelines to avoid, identify and manage different hyaluronic acid filler complications have been suggested. |
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Dermal fillers Facial rejuvenation Hyaluronic acid Complications |
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