4. Late-onset abscess after Acid Hyaluronic fillers injection
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Introduction: Acid Hyaluronic filler injections are popular for facial rejuvenation and many other cosmetic purposes recently. Besides of the advantages, there are many complications related to the materials source and the injection technique. Clinical case: The authors introduced 3 clinical cases of late-onset abscess after acid hyaluronic fillers injection in the facial area. The time to onset of infection is 1 - 3 years after injection. Bacteria that caused these abscesses were P. aeruginosa or S. aureus which were sensitive to antibiotics. All patients were effectively treated with abscess extraction and antibiotic therapy. Clinical discussion: This article discussed the symptoms of the late-onset abscesses after injection of acid hyaluronic fillers as well as the causes and treatment. Conclusion: The late-onset infection may be related with biofilm formation or glandulae sebaceae infection. The first-line of therapy is drainage and antibiotics.
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Abcess, Filler, acid hyaluronic, late-onset, biofilm
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