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Case Reports
. 2019 Jun 8;5(6):522-524.
doi: 10.1016/j.jdcr.2019.03.020. eCollection 2019 Jun.

Granulomatous reaction to autologous gluteal fat transfer

David Oberlin  1 , Kathryn Lynam  2 , Margaret Douglass  1
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Case Reports

Granulomatous reaction to autologous gluteal fat transfer

David Oberlin et al. JAAD Case Rep. .
No abstract available

Keywords: Brazilian Butt Lift; autologous fat transfer; gluteal augmentation; granulomatous reaction; lipogranuloma.

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Figures

Fig 1
Fig 1
This image was obtained by the patient on her cell phone 2 months postoperatively. The photo shows multiple erythematous to violaceous crusted nodules in the linear array across the mid buttock.
Fig 2
Fig 2
The patient's left buttock, 4 months postoperative, shows multiple purple-brown depressed firm, tender, macules. Three in the mid buttock show a linear pattern suggesting external etiology. The central lesion, extruding white hyperkeratotic material, was used to obtain the skin biopsy.
Fig 3
Fig 3
The patient's right buttock, 4 months postoperative, shows one purple-brown depressed macular scar with some central white hyperkeratotic material.
Fig 4
Fig 4
Dermis shows pockets of inflammation; there are histiocytic giant cells, lymphocytes, plasma cells, neutrophils and eosinophils. (Hematoxylin-eosin stain; original magnification: ×40.)
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