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Complications Following BellaGen™ Injection.

Mi Kyung Park¹, Hyun Kyu Kim, Kui Young Park

¹Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea.

Annals of Dermatology

|February 21, 2012

Summary

BellaGen™, an injectable dermal matrix, can cause penile inflammation and necrosis after augmentation phalloplasty. Early treatment with antibiotics and debridement is crucial for managing these serious complications.

Keywords:

AlloDerm Dermal matrix Necrosis

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Area of Science:

Urology
Dermatology
Regenerative Medicine

Background:

Injectable acellular dermal matrices are used for soft tissue augmentation.
BellaGen™ is a newer option derived from human skin.
Complications with similar products are documented, but BellaGen™ data is limited.

Observation:

A case of penile skin inflammation and necrosis occurred 3 days post-BellaGen™ injection for augmentation phalloplasty.
The patient had a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Symptoms persisted for over two weeks.

Findings:

The patient was treated with oral antibiotics and potassium permanganate (KMNO4) wet dressings for debridement and tissue preservation.
This treatment led to lesion improvement but with persistent pain for two weeks.

Implications:

Highlights potential risks of BellaGen™ in penile augmentation.
Emphasizes the need for informed consent regarding injectable dermal matrix complications.
Suggests careful patient selection is vital for successful augmentation outcomes.