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Review
. 2018 Apr-Jun;11(2):60-66.
doi: 10.4103/JCAS.JCAS_68_18.

Beware What You Inject: Complications of Injectables-Dermal Fillers

Maya Vedamurthy  1
Affiliations
Review

Beware What You Inject: Complications of Injectables-Dermal Fillers

Maya Vedamurthy. J Cutan Aesthet Surg. 2018 Apr-Jun.

Abstract

Cosmetic filler injections are most popular among the antiaging procedures. As in any other cosmetic injectable procedures, complications are likely to occur even under experienced hands. However, it is the duty of the aesthetic physician to identify and manage these potential complications. The objective of this symposia is to help the aesthetic physician to identify these complications early and manage them appropriately to improve outcomes.

Keywords: Fillers; adverse effects; complications; hyaluronic acid fillers.

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Conflict of interest statement

There are no conflicts of interest.

Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
Characteristics of dermal filler. HA: hyaluronic acid
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Figure 2
Arteries of the face
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Figure 3
Thickness of dermis in different areas of the face
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Figure 4
Sites of injection leading to necrosis -shaded area
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Figure 5
Sites of injection leading to blindness
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