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An updated filler emergency kit (UFEK) provides a standardized approach to manage serious complications from facial filler injections, enhancing safety for patients and clinicians in aesthetic medicine.

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Area of Science:

  • Aesthetic Medicine
  • Dermatology
  • Medical Device Development

Background:

  • Facial filler injections are increasingly popular, leading to a rise in reported complications.
  • Previous filler emergency kits had limitations, necessitating an updated version.
  • The updated filler emergency kit (UFEK) addresses these limitations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and describe the updated filler emergency kit (UFEK) protocol.
  • To provide a standardized approach for managing emergent complications associated with soft tissue fillers.
  • To enhance patient safety and clinician preparedness in aesthetic medicine.

Main Methods:

  • Literature research conducted up to February 2023.
  • Searches focused on PubMed and open web for filler complications (vascular occlusion, blindness, anaphylaxis).
  • Review of 45 articles from approximately 1200 obtained sources.

Main Results:

  • The UFEK protocol details specific interventions for diverse emergent scenarios.
  • Emphasis on the critical need for prompt and individualized patient management.
  • The protocol aims to mitigate risks associated with soft tissue filler complications.

Conclusions:

  • The UFEK offers a standardized, comprehensive, and effective management strategy.
  • This contributes to the safe and informed advancement of aesthetic medicine.
  • The UFEK enhances value and safety for both practitioners and patients.