Alopecia Induced by Autologous Fat Injection into the Temporal Area: Case Report and Review of the Literature

June 2019 in “ Case reports in dermatology ”

Saranya Khunkhet, Teerapong Rattananukrom, Wilai Thanasarnaksorn, Poonkiat Suchonwanit

alopecia autologous fat grafting nonscarring alopecia scarring alopecia hyaluronic acid vascular compromise intravascular injection external compression hair loss fat injection filler-induced hair loss

TLDR Fat injections in the face can cause hair loss.

This document reported the first known case of localized nonscarring and scarring alopecia caused by autologous fat grafting. Alopecia as a result of facial filler injections was extremely rare, with only 2 previous cases linked to hyaluronic acid. The underlying cause was believed to be vascular compromise, either from accidental intravascular injection or external compression by overfilled materials. The report also included a review of the literature on filler-induced alopecia.

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Alopecia Induced by Autologous Fat Injection into the Temporal Area: Case Report and Review of the Literature

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