Treatment of Soft Tissue Filler Complications: Expert Consensus Recommendations

Complications of Injectable Soft Tissue Filler

Soft tissue fillers for soft tissue augmentation and the correction of wrinkles have been used widely in recent years. Various kinds of products have been developing and the demand for these products is growing more and more rapidly. The popularity of soft tissue fillers was based on the safety profile, easy application and low complications rate [1]. As the use of fillers increases, many compl...

Treatment of Hyaluronic Acid Filler-Induced Impending Necrosis With Hyaluronidase: Consensus Recommendations.

Injection-induced necrosis is a rare but dreaded consequence of soft tissue augmentation with filler agents. It usually occurs as a result of injection of filler directly into an artery, but can also result from compression or injury. We provide recommendations on the use of hyaluronidase when vascular compromise is suspected. Consensus recommendations were developed by thorough discussion and ...

Complications from injectable polyacrylamide gel, a new nonbiodegradable soft tissue filler.

BACKGROUND Polyacrylamide gels, containing a hydrogel composed of polyacrylamide and water, are used for soft tissue augmentation and contour correction. There are no reports of significant complications after injection of this material into the face. OBJECTIVE We report an inflammatory reaction after injection of polyacrylamide gels for zygomatic facial augmentation. METHODS A retrospectiv...

Early Soft-Tissue Complications

Treatment options for dermal filler complications.

The author contends that early adverse reactions to dermal fillers are caused by a superficial injection technique and that late adverse reactions result from unique patient responses. He has found all complications treatable with a correct dose of intralesional steroids or inconspicuous surgical entry. Here he provides guidelines for injection techniques and treatment for complications.