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Managing Complications of Submental Artery Involvement after Hyaluronic Acid Filler Injection in Chin Region.

Managing Complications of Submental Artery Involvement after Hyaluronic Acid Filler Injection in Chin Region.

Authors :
Fang M
Rahman E
Kapoor KM
Source :
Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open [Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open] 2018 May 25; Vol. 6 (5), pp. e1789. Date of Electronic Publication: 2018 May 25 (Print Publication: 2018).
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers are becoming popular all over the world, but due to the presence of many blood vessels in the face, there is always a small possibility of vascular complications. We present a case with the ischemic involvement of chin and neck skin after accidental submental artery involvement after hyaluronic acid filler injection for chin region. Impending skin necrosis on the chin and upper neck on the right side was diagnosed quickly by observing the skin changes in the immediate postfiller phase. Pain in the mandible and in the muscles during swallowing due to possible ischemia of muscles supplied by submental artery was another crucial diagnostic feature. All parts of the affected zone were treated with high-dose pulsed hyaluronidase protocol using 4 pulses of hyaluronidase injection in first 24 hours after filler injection. Complete resolution of cutaneous ischemic changes and painful swallowing was achieved within days after treatment. Knowledge of presenting features of postfiller vascular complications and the extent of vascular territory of the involved artery is quite helpful in quickly instituting treatment leading to the near-complete recovery with minimal sequelae.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2169-7574
Volume :
6
Issue :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
29922566
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/GOX.0000000000001789