Diagnosis and Management of Filler Adverse Effects: An Algorithm

Gabriele Feller-Heppt; Eckart Haneke; Markus V. Heppt

doi:10.1055/s-0034-1396905

Facial Plastic Surgery, Table of Contents

Facial Plast Surg 2014; 30(06): 647-655
DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1396905

Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.

Diagnosis and Management of Filler Adverse Effects: An Algorithm

Authors

Gabriele Feller-Heppt

¹Skin and Face Clinic, Baden-Baden, Germany
Eckart Haneke

²Department of Dermatology, Inselspital, Universitätsspital Bern, Bern, Switzerland
Markus V. Heppt

³Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Ludwig-Maximilian University, Munich, Germany

Abstract

Fillers are frequently used in beautifying procedures. Despite major advancements of the chemical and biological features of injected materials, filler-related adverse events may occur, and can substantially impact the clinical outcome. Filler granulomas become manifest as visible grains, nodules, or papules around the site of the primary injection. Early recognition and proper treatment of filler-related complications is important because effective treatment options are available. In this report, we provide a comprehensive overview of the differential diagnosis and diagnostics and develop an algorithm of successful therapy regimens.

Keywords

injectable fillers - side effects - granuloma - differential diagnosis - treatment

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