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Verantwortungsvoller Umgang mit Hyaluronsäure-Fillern in der ästhetischen Medizin

Nebenwirkungen und Komplikationen vermeiden, erkennen und erfolgreich therapieren

Responsible application of hyaluronic acid fillers in aesthetic medicine

Prevention, diagnosis and therapy of adverse events and complications

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Zusammenfassung

Injektionsbehandlungen mit Hyaluronsäure-Fillern sind ein fester Bestandteil der modernen ästhetischen Medizin und führen in der Hand des erfahrenen und umsichtigen Arztes zu effektiven und natürlichen Ergebnissen. Es gilt, unerwünschte Nebenwirkungen und Komplikationen zu kennen und zu vermeiden respektive rechtzeitig zu erkennen und zu behandeln. Sie werden nach ihrer Genese, ihrem zeitlichen Auftreten und ihrer Ausprägung eingeteilt und entsprechend therapiert.

Abstract

Injection treatments with hyaluronic acid-based fillers are a standard procedure in aesthetic medicine. Performed by an experienced and thoughtful physician, they lead to effective and natural treatment results. It is paramount to know and avoid adverse events and complications or to identify and treat them in a timely manner. They are classified and treated according to their cause, time of onset and severity.

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Philipp-Dormston, W.G. Verantwortungsvoller Umgang mit Hyaluronsäure-Fillern in der ästhetischen Medizin. Hautarzt 72, 408–420 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00105-021-04802-8

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