Facial Filler Complications

Abstract

The use of facial fillers has greatly expanded over the past several years. Along with increased use comes a rise in documented complications, ranging from poor cosmetic result to nodules, granulomas, necrosis, and blindness. Awareness of the potential types of complications and options for management, in addition to the underlying facial anatomy, are imperative to delivering the best patient care. This article defines the complications and how to treat them and provides suggestions to avoid serious adverse outcomes.

Keywords: Biofilms; Blindness; Complications; Facial fillers; Granulomas; Hyaluronic acid; Hyaluronidase; Necrosis.