title: Complications of injectable fillers, part I.
abstract: Dermal filling has rapidly become one of the most common procedures performed by clinicians worldwide. The vast majority of treatments are successful and patient satisfaction is high. However, complications, both mild and severe, have been reported and result from injection of many different types of dermal fillers. In this Continuing Medical Education review article, the author describes common technical errors, the signs and symptoms of both common and rare complications, and management of sequelae in clear, easily adaptable treatment algorithms.
authors: fillercomplication@gmail.com
authors: Claudio
authors: C
authors: DeLorenzi
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018441:Biofilms; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007249:Inflammation / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D007279:Injections, Subcutaneous; D008875:Middle Aged; D012060:Rejuvenation; D018570:Risk Assessment; D017192:Skin Diseases, Bacterial / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid
keywords: biofilms; dermal filler technique; filler complication; filler infection; filler technique; hyaluronidase