title: Complications of hyaluronic acid fillers.
abstract: Hyaluronic acid filler use, user groups, and indications have expanded significantly in the past several years. This group of fillers is extremely safe in experienced hands. Complications are infrequent but can be devastating. There can be no substitution for recognized and specific training. Prompt recognition and proper treatment of serious complication can moderate and even prevent serious sequelae. This article describes the most frequent and serious complications, their prevention, and treatment.
authors.affiliation: The Mississauga Cosmetic Surgery and Laser Clinic, 247 Queensway West, Mississauga, Ontario L5B 1B9, Canada. drweinberg@mcsconline.com
authors.forename: Michael J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Weinberg
authors.forename: Nowell
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Solish
mesh_terms: D003357:Cosmetic Techniques / Q000009:adverse effects; D003358:Cosmetics / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004487:Edema / Q000209:etiology; D005145:Face; D005548:Foreign-Body Migration / Q000209:etiology; D015745:Granuloma, Foreign-Body / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007271:Injections, Intradermal / Q000009:adverse effects; D008047:Lip Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D008487:Medical History Taking; D009336:Necrosis; D009389:Neovascularization, Pathologic / Q000209:etiology; D012060:Rejuvenation; D015595:Skin Aging / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D003358:Cosmetics; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid