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An unusual and delayed complication of hyaluronic acid filler injection: a case report

48-year-old female with facial granulomatous nodules and fungal/bacterial infection after hyaluronic acid injection. She underwent anti-fungal/antibacterial therapy and local excision. The proposed mechanisms include inflammatory foreign body reaction and pathogen contamination. Providers must exerc...

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Autores principales: Horriat, Narges, Woods, Tina R., Medina, Abelardo
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Taylor & Francis 2020
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7782608/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33457452
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23320885.2020.1769481
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Sumario:48-year-old female with facial granulomatous nodules and fungal/bacterial infection after hyaluronic acid injection. She underwent anti-fungal/antibacterial therapy and local excision. The proposed mechanisms include inflammatory foreign body reaction and pathogen contamination. Providers must exercise caution with the use of facial fillers and demonstrate expertise in avoiding and managing potential complications.