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An exaggerated altered immune response following treatment with an HA dermal filler

An exaggerated altered immune response following treatment with an HA dermal filler Facial soft tissue augmentation with a hyaluronic acid (HA) based dermal filler is a medical procedure that is normally well tolerated by patients. Side effects are usually predictable, mild and transient, including bruising, erythema, pain and swelling. These are minor local injection site reactions that will typically resolve within a number of days. However, despite the impressive safety profile of HA based dermal fillers, there is the potential for a myriad of complications to occur. Baumann (2009) has cited several HA dermal filler complications that range from infection, abscess formation, nodule formation, granulomatous reactions and altered immune responses to the most feared complication of all: occlusion or compression of a vessel(s) resulting in impending necrosis, skin ulceration or cutaneous necrosis. This case report will document a series of adverse events that were experienced by a 54-year-old patient who was injected with a HA-based dermal filler to the upper and lower vermillion borders of the lips, the marionette region of the lower face, and the malar and submalar region of the mid-face. Following treatment, the patient suffered months of recurring symptoms, including persistent immune system reactivity, eczematous changes to the skin and marked hypertrophic changes to the upper eyelids. To date, intermittent symptoms continue to occur with full resolution of symptoms yet to be achieved. To respect and protect patient confidentiality, the patient will not be referred to by her name. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Aesthetic Nursing Mark Allen Group

An exaggerated altered immune response following treatment with an HA dermal filler

Collier, Helena
Journal of Aesthetic Nursing , Volume 1 (3): 6 – Sep 1, 2012
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Mark Allen Group
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Copyright © 2012 MA Healthcare Limited
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2050-3717
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2052-2878
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10.12968/joan.2012.1.3.140
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Abstract

Facial soft tissue augmentation with a hyaluronic acid (HA) based dermal filler is a medical procedure that is normally well tolerated by patients. Side effects are usually predictable, mild and transient, including bruising, erythema, pain and swelling. These are minor local injection site reactions that will typically resolve within a number of days. However, despite the impressive safety profile of HA based dermal fillers, there is the potential for a myriad of complications to occur. Baumann (2009) has cited several HA dermal filler complications that range from infection, abscess formation, nodule formation, granulomatous reactions and altered immune responses to the most feared complication of all: occlusion or compression of a vessel(s) resulting in impending necrosis, skin ulceration or cutaneous necrosis. This case report will document a series of adverse events that were experienced by a 54-year-old patient who was injected with a HA-based dermal filler to the upper and lower vermillion borders of the lips, the marionette region of the lower face, and the malar and submalar region of the mid-face. Following treatment, the patient suffered months of recurring symptoms, including persistent immune system reactivity, eczematous changes to the skin and marked hypertrophic changes to the upper eyelids. To date, intermittent symptoms continue to occur with full resolution of symptoms yet to be achieved. To respect and protect patient confidentiality, the patient will not be referred to by her name.

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Journal of Aesthetic Nursing – Mark Allen Group

Published: Sep 1, 2012

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