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Review
. 2025 Oct-Dec;45(4):220-227.
doi: 10.1097/PSN.0000000000000634. Epub 2025 Sep 29.

Rapid Access Algorithm for Managing Vascular Occlusion in Hyaluronic Acid Filler Procedures: A Narrative Review

Lina Velázquez Tafur  1   2   3   4   5   6   7 , Andrea Marcela Parra  1   2   3   4   5   6   7 , Andreina Martinez Amado  1   2   3   4   5   6   7 , Desiree Castelanich  1   2   3   4   5   6   7 , Andrea Acevedo  1   2   3   4   5   6   7 , Valentina Dicker  1   2   3   4   5   6   7 , Luis Alberto Parra  1   2   3   4   5   6   7
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Rapid Access Algorithm for Managing Vascular Occlusion in Hyaluronic Acid Filler Procedures: A Narrative Review

Lina Velázquez Tafur et al. Plast Aesthet Nurs (Phila). 2025 Oct-Dec.

Abstract

Dermal filler-based aesthetic procedures have gained widespread acceptance globally and are recognized for their safety profile; however, complications such as vascular occlusion can occur, necessitating immediate intervention. While multiple reviews have explored the mechanisms underlying these adverse events and proposed various management strategies, existing knowledge remains fragmented across numerous publications. This narrative review aimed to synthesize and consolidate the available literature into a comprehensive algorithm for managing vascular complications. By developing a rapid access algorithm specifically for filler-induced vascular occlusion, this review highlights the importance of early diagnosis and prompt intervention, which are critical for mitigating complications and enhancing patient outcomes.

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