Facial lipoatrophy secondary to a new synthetic filler device (Profill) treated by lipofilling.
BACKGROUND
Facial lipoatrophies are rare, disfiguring syndromes requiring correction. Lipofilling is an 'ecological' treatment that does not carry any risk of allergy.


OBJECTIVE
To demonstrate efficacy of this technique in facial lipoatrophy.


RESULTS
This technique was used in four patients suffering from lipoatrophy secondary to the injection of a new filler device (Profill). The technique and results are described. After three procedures, there was more than 70% improvement (with a mean follow-up period of one year).


CONCLUSIONS
These particular lipoatrophies are improved by lipofilling. This technique is particularly relevant in treating patients who have shown signs of trauma following filling procedures using allogenic materials.
André
Pierre
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157, rue de l'Université, 75007 Paris, France. pandre2@naos.fr
D001284:Atrophy / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000628:therapy; D005145:Face / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D011095:Polyethylenes / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011126:Polypropylenes / Q000009:adverse effects*
C510078:Lutrol F 127; D011095:Polyethylenes; D011126:Polypropylenes