title: Lasers, fillers, and neurotoxins: avoiding complications in the cosmetic facial practice.
abstract: Lasers, injectable fillers, and neurotoxins are widely used in facial restoration and rejuvenation by a variety of practitioners. Although they are less invasive than traditional surgical modalities, they still carry risks for both transient as well as permanent complications. It is paramount for the practitioner to understand these complications, optimize their prevention, and initiate appropriate treatment when they are encountered. This article reviews early, often transient, complications as well as delayed, often prolonged or permanent, complications, with particular focus on prevention and management.
authors.affiliation: Health Research Methodology, Department of Clinical Epidemiology & Biostatistics, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada.
authors.forename: Basil
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Hassouneh
authors.forename: James P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Newman
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000009:adverse effects*; D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A / Q000009:adverse effects; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005145:Face; D006801:Humans; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007834:Lasers / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009498:Neurotoxins / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012060:Rejuvenation
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D009498:Neurotoxins; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid; D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A; C542869:abobotulinumtoxinA
keywords: Complications in cosmetic surgery; Facial fillers; Laser resurfacing; Neurotoxins