Overview and management of fillers complications
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Filler injections are among the most popular cosmetic procedures performed worldwide. Although fillers have a safety profile, there has been a rise in litigation as a result of treatments in the USA. In the Brazilian scenario, the number of non-surgical procedures has increased in the past years, mainly due to the increase of filler options available in the Brazilian market, as well as in the type of professionals allowed to perform injectable procedures. Therefore we sought to review the related literature regarding semi-permanent and temporary fillers adverse effects and outline a practical guide for complications avoidance, diagnosis and management.
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