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Abscess formation after lip augmentation with silicone: case report.

A M Schmidt-Westhausen1, J Frege, P A Reichart

  • 1Department of Oral Surgery and Dental Radiology, Charité, Medical Faculty, Humboldt-University Berlin, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany. andrea-maria.schmidt-westausen@charite.de

International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
|March 31, 2004
PubMed
Summary

An abscess developed in a woman after silicone injection for lip augmentation. This highlights the importance of awareness regarding adverse effects of alloplastic fillers used in aesthetic procedures.

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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Dermatology
  • Oral Surgery

Background:

  • Aesthetic lip augmentation using alloplastic fillers is increasingly common.
  • Silicone injections are used for lip enhancement.
  • Adverse effects of fillers require clinical awareness.

Observation:

  • A 56-year-old woman developed a painful lower lip swelling post-silicone injection.
  • Incision and drainage yielded pus.
  • Biopsy revealed silicone foreign body inclusions, fibrosis, chronic inflammation, and giant cells.

Findings:

  • Histological examination confirmed the presence of silicone foreign material.
  • The patient experienced uneventful healing with minimal lip deformation.
  • The case illustrates a potential complication of silicone lip augmentation.

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Implications:

  • Oral surgeons and dentists must be aware of potential adverse reactions to alloplastic lip fillers.
  • Understanding filler complications is crucial for patient safety in aesthetic procedures.
  • This case underscores the need for careful patient selection and monitoring after lip augmentation.