An algorithm-based approach to managing rejuvenation ...

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Hyaluronic acid (HA) is commonly used for facial rejuvenation to reduce signs of aging Presenting practical recommendations for diagnosing and managing common HA complications Treatment should be decided only after evaluating the type, duration, onset and progression profile of each complication Skin discoloration Edema Infection Nodules Vascular compromise Hematoma Neovascularization Hyperpigmentation Skin brightening Erysipelas & cellulitis Abscess Herpes lesions Biofilm Postinterventional Malar Type I & IV allergy Acute infection/LIRS Inflammatory Noninflammatory Peripheral ischemia with tissue necrosis Retinal ischemia An algorithm-based approach to managing rejuvenation complications Complication Management following Rejuvenation Procedures with Hyaluronic Acid Fillers—an Algorithm-based Approach Snozzi & van Loghem (2018) 10.1097/GOX.0000000000002061 www.PRSGlobalOpen.com Before After HA Complications of HA filler treatment are rare, but do occur These guidelines may help guide clinicians to recognize and treat potential complications

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Hyaluronic acid (HA) is commonly used for facial rejuvenation to reduce signs of

aging

Presenting practical recommendations for diagnosing and managing common HA complications

Treatment should be decided only after evaluating the type, duration, onset and progression profile of each complication

Skin discolorationEdema

Infection

Nodules

Vascular compromise

HematomaNeovascularizationHyperpigmentationSkin brightening

Erysipelas & cellulitisAbscessHerpes lesionsBiofilm

PostinterventionalMalarType I & IV allergyAcute infection/LIRS

InflammatoryNoninflammatory

Peripheral ischemia with tissue necrosisRetinal ischemia

An algorithm-based approach to managing rejuvenation complications

Complication Management following Rejuvenation Procedures with Hyaluronic Acid Fillers—an Algorithm-based Approach

Snozzi & van Loghem (2018) 10.1097/GOX.0000000000002061www.PRSGlobalOpen.com

Before After

HA

Complications of HA filler treatment are rare, but do occur

These guidelines may help guide clinicians to recognize and treat potential complications