Vascular Compromise and Alopecia After Hyaluronic Acid Filler Injection in Temple Region
Congying Li, Wei Zhang
Abstract
Hyaluronic acid filler injection is widely applied in facial shaping and facial filling. Although hyaluronic acid injection is thought to be relatively safe and effective, there are still incidents being reported occasionally. The authors report here a case of alopecia at vascular compromise area after receiving hyaluronic acid filler injection in the left temple region, skin necrosis, and alopecia were well recovered with the treatment of hyaluronidase and external application of minoxidil.
Topics & Concepts
Hyaluronic acidMedicineHyaluronidaseFiller (materials)DermatologySurgeryAnatomyComposite materialMaterials scienceChemistryEnzymeBiochemistryFacial Rejuvenation and Surgery TechniquesFacial Nerve Paralysis Treatment and ResearchDermatologic Treatments and Research