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Oil-soluble vitamins: illegal use for lip augmentation.
B Kamouna1, J Kazandjieva1, M Balabanova1
1Department of Dermatology and Venerology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria.
Facial Plastic Surgery : FPS
|December 24, 2014
Summary
Unprofessional lip augmentation using vitamins A and E from capsules caused severe lip swelling and pain in six young women. These cases highlight the risks of using unapproved fillers injected by untrained individuals.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Cosmetic Surgery
- Pathology
Background:
- Lip augmentation using fillers is increasingly popular in cosmetic procedures.
- Vitamins A and E, extracted from oral capsules, have been used as injectable lip fillers.
- The use of unregistered products and non-specialist injectors poses potential health risks.
Observation:
- Six young female patients presented with significant lip swelling and pain post-injection.
- Physical examination revealed firm lip indurations, tenderness, erythema, and dermal nodules.
- Histological analysis confirmed lipogranulomas with a characteristic 'Swiss cheese' appearance.
Findings:
- Injected vitamins A and/or E, extracted from oral capsules, were identified as the cause of lip granulomas.
- The procedures were performed by unprofessional physicians and beauticians in various cosmetic centers.
- Patients experienced adverse reactions including massive swellings and pain.
Implications:
- This study underscores the dangers associated with using unapproved substances as cosmetic fillers.
- It highlights the critical need for qualified practitioners and regulated products in aesthetic medicine.
- Early diagnosis and treatment with corticosteroids and antibiotics can lead to good clinical outcomes for lipogranulomas.
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