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The Side Effects of Facial Implants.
Adela Ioana Uta1, Claudia Elena Uta2, Lia Anguelova Valentinova3
1Primary Care Center San Jose, Zaragoza, Spain.
Case Reports in Medicine
|May 24, 2016
Summary
A 64-year-old woman experienced facial swelling and redness after cosmetic injections of Metacrill®. Treatment with corticosteroids and antibiotics failed, but immunosuppressive therapy with Tacrolimus resolved her symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Immunology
- Cosmetic Science
Background:
- A 64-year-old woman presented with acute onset palpebral edema and erythematous plaques.
- Symptoms developed after multiple sessions of Metacrill® injections for facial rejuvenation over four months.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a case of a suspected allergic reaction to Metacrill®.
- To discuss the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges in managing this adverse event.
Main Methods:
- Clinical presentation and patient history.
- Failed treatment trials with topical corticosteroids and antibiotics.
- Successful immunosuppressive therapy with Tacrolimus.
Main Results:
- Initial treatments with corticosteroids and antibiotics were ineffective.
- Tacrolimus, an immunosuppressant, led to the resolution of symptoms.
- The patient experienced no further symptom recurrence after Tacrolimus treatment.
Conclusions:
- Metacrill® injections may trigger severe inflammatory or allergic reactions.
- Immunosuppressive therapy can be effective in managing refractory cases.
- This case highlights the importance of considering adverse reactions to cosmetic fillers.
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