title: Neuropathic Pain Following Poly-L-Lactic Acid (Sculptra) Injection.
abstract: Injectable fillers have become a prevalent means of facial rejuvenation and volume expansion. While typically well tolerated, serious complications have been reported. The authors present a case in which an otherwise healthy female with a history of multiple filler injections including poly-L-lactic acid, developed 3 weeks of neuropathic pain in the left temporal fossa following injection. To the best of the authors knowledge, neuropathic pain has not been reported as a complication following poly-L-lactic acid injection. The patient was treated with an injection of steroid and long-acting anesthetic with resolution of symptoms.
authors.affiliation: *UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Dallas, Texas; †Department of Ophthalmology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, California; and ‡Texas Oculoplastic Consultants, Austin, Texas, U.S.A.
authors.forename: Ivan
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Vrcek
authors.forename: Tarek
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: El-Sawy
authors.forename: Eva
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Chou
authors.forename: Theresa
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Allen
authors.forename: Tanuj
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Nakra
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002482:Cellulose / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections; D019344:Lactic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008353:Mannitol / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009437:Neuralgia / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D010147:Pain Measurement; D015361:Rhytidoplasty / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: C482305:New-Fill; D019344:Lactic Acid; D008353:Mannitol; D002482:Cellulose