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Undesirable effect of cosmetic lip augmentation with autologous fat tissue
Estela Kaminagakura1, Jucely Aparecida Rosa, Yasmin Rodarte Carvalho
1Discipline of Stomatology, Department of Biosciences and Oral Diagnosis, São José dos Campos Dental School, UNESP - Univ Estadual Paulista, Engenheiro Francisco José Longo, 777, São José dos Campos, SP, 12245-000, Brazil. estela@fosjc.unesp.br
Background:
Facial cosmetic procedures are commonplace nowadays, especially techniques that aim to increase lip volume. Full lips provide a youthful, healthy, feminine and sensual appearance. There are many techniques and materials used to recover the loss of contour that occurs with age.
Case Presentation:
An unusual case of fat tissue accumulation following cosmetic upper lip augmentation in a 61 year-old female was reported. Surgical treatment was performed for esthetic concerns. Microscopically, the tissue removed was composed of muscle fibers and mature adipocytes.
Conclusion:
Undesirable effects of esthetic treatment can occur and the clinician should be familiar with such complications to diagnose and manage them.
