Abstract
Demand for non-surgical rejuvenating procedure is constantly increasing due to the aging population, increasing expense of aesthetics and beauty procedures, introduction of new applications and rising demand for noninvasive aesthetic procedures over surgical procedures. Skin necrosis is a rare but severe potential complication. It is caused by impediment of the blood supply to the skin area by compression and/or obstruction of the vessel with filler material, and/or direct injury to the vessel. We report the case of a young patient who presented an acute and severe complication after a dermal filler injection by an unlicensed therapist. High-dose corticosteroids i.v. therapy among others helped in the process of healing. Skin necrosis left the patient with a full thickness scar on the forehead region. Dermal fillers are to be considered safe only when handled by trained doctors.
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Salval, A., Ciancio, F., Margara, A. et al. Impending Facial Skin Necrosis and Ocular Involvement After Dermal Filler Injection: A Case Report. Aesth Plast Surg 41, 1198–1201 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-017-0898-8
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