filler injections

Infraorbital Occlusion Treated with High-Dose Pulsed Hyaluronidase Protocol
Infraorbital Occlusion
by NEXT STEPS IN DERM TEAM on
Facial fillers are an increasingly popular cosmetic procedure used for facial rejuvenation. Regardless of the experience and skill level of the injector, fillers can inadvertently occlude vessels leading to blockage of cutaneous blood supply, ischemic skin necrosis and rarely cerebrovascular strokes and blindness. Injectors should recognize early signs of occlusion and be prepared with knowledge a …

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Dermal Filler Strategies and Adverse Events Specific to Skin of Color
Dermal Filler
by Mojgan Hosseinipour, DO, FAAD on
When treating Fitzpatrick skin types IV, V, and VI, it is important to recognize differences in common adverse events that may be experienced. In patients of color, hyperpigmentation is a primary concern. This article will discuss various causes of hyperpigmentation after dermal filler injections in patients of color as well as management strategies. There is increasing racial and ethnic div …

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Patient Buzz: Lip Filler Tips From the Expert
Lip Filler
by Allison Sit on
New Beauty wrote an article about why some dermatologists say lip filler needs a PR agency, as many people incorrectly assume that filling the lips always results in overfilled duck lips. For tips on achieving a natural appearance with lip filler, I reached out to Roberta Del Campo, MD, a dermatologist in North Miami, Fla. Dr. Del Campo will be presenting, “A Deep Dive into the World of In …

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Dermal Filler Injections: Preventing & Managing Complications | Pearls from the Expert
dermal filler injections
by Azam Qureshi, MD on
During the 2021 Skin of Color Update Virtual Conference, Dr. Hassan Galadari provided a highly anticipated lecture in which he discussed prevention and management of complications with dermal filler injections. [caption id="attachment_14289" align="alignleft" width="1024"] Table 1[/caption] The different types of dermal filers, shown above in Table 1, have been associated with a variety of c …

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