Diagnosis and management of filler adverse effects: an algorithm

Facial Plast Surg. 2014 Dec;30(6):647-55. doi: 10.1055/s-0034-1396905. Epub 2014 Dec 23.

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Algorithms*
  • Biocompatible Materials / adverse effects*
  • Contusions / chemically induced
  • Contusions / diagnosis
  • Cosmetic Techniques
  • Dermatologic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Edema / chemically induced
  • Edema / diagnosis
  • Edema / therapy
  • Facial Dermatoses / chemically induced
  • Facial Dermatoses / diagnosis*
  • Facial Dermatoses / therapy
  • Granuloma / chemically induced
  • Granuloma / diagnosis*
  • Granuloma / therapy
  • Humans
  • Necrosis / chemically induced
  • Necrosis / diagnosis
  • Skin / pathology*
  • Skin Ulcer / chemically induced
  • Skin Ulcer / diagnosis

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Dermatologic Agents