[A case of nasal tip necrosis after hyaluronic acid injection]

Abstract

Hyaluronic acid (HA) is the most used dermal filler. Some complications associated with its use have been described, but most of them are rare and benign. We report an exceptional case of skin necrosis of the tip of the nose, in a 22-year-old patient, after HA injection. The initial appearance may occurred subsequent aesthetic sequels. After necrotic tissue excision, patient was followed in rapid succession. Daily local care has led to wound healing, without any important sequel. This rare complication reminds us that HA injections are not without risk, despite their apparent simplicity of use. Moreover, the case presented confirms the potential healing of the nasal tip, allowing treatment with wound healing, rather than other early invasive procedure.

Keywords: Acide hyaluronique; Cicatrisation; Complications; Hyaluronic acid; Injection; Injections; Nasal tip; Necrosis; Nécrose; Pointe nasale; Wound healing.