This book is a comprehensive, up-to-date, and clearly organized guide to the avoidance, identification, and treatment of complications associated with filler injections. With the aid of a wealth of high-quality illustrations, the various complications that may be encountered when performing filler injections are described and documented. There is a particular focus on granulomas, skin necrosis, and blindness and vision loss, but the full range of less serious complications is also covered, with complete description of the current treatment guidelines for each complication. In addition, the classification of filler complications is clearly explained and regions especially susceptible to adverse events are identified. The book, written by plastic surgeons with vast experience in the field, is exceptional in the breadth and depth of its coverage of filler complications. It will be invaluable for aesthetic and plastic surgeons, dermatologists, and all other providers of filler injections.

Equips readers to identify and treat filler complications, including granulomas, skin necrosis, and blindness Explains the classification of filler complications and identifies especially susceptible regions Features a wealth of high-quality illustrations

Autorentext

Ik Soo Koh, M.D.Ph.D KohIksoo Plastic Surgery Clinic, Seoul, South Korea Won Lee, M.D.Ph.D Yonsei E1 Plastic Surgery Clinic, Anyang, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

Inhalt

1. Classification of filler complications.- 2. Hyaluronic acid filler and hyaluronidase.- 3. Granulomas and chronic inflammation.- 4. Danger zones.- 5. Skin necrosis- 6. Visual complications of filler injections.

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