Blepharoplasty Combined with Fat Grafting: A Treatment of Complications Following Polyacrylamide Hydrogel Injections in Tear Troughs.
BACKGROUND
Polyacrylamide hydrogel (PAAG) can cause serious complications during facial augmentation. Previous studies have reported complications following PAAG injections to correct tear troughs.


METHODS
We report a rare case of tear trough deformity following PAAG injections. We developed a comprehensive treatment plan including transcutaneous blepharoplasty and fat grafting to address the presenting complications.


RESULTS
The patient showed flat lower lids and no more complications 1 year after surgery.


CONCLUSIONS
Blepharoplasty combined with fat grafting is an effective approach to eliminate PAAG injection complications in tear troughs.


METHODS
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Department of Plastic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, #79 Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, 310003, Zhejiang, China.
Yang
Y
Wang
Department of Plastic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, #79 Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, 310003, Zhejiang, China.
Yichen
Y
Shen
Department of Plastic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, #79 Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, 310003, Zhejiang, China.
Wei
W
Xiao
Department of Plastic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, #79 Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, 310003, Zhejiang, China. xujinghong68@163.com.
Jinghong
J
Xu
D000180:Acrylic Resins / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000637:transplantation*; D000328:Adult; D019882:Blepharoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D000067548:Dermal Fillers / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005141:Eyelid Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections
D000180:Acrylic Resins; D000067548:Dermal Fillers; C016680:polyacrylamide gels
Blepharoplasty; Fat grafting; Polyacrylamide hydrogel; Tear trough