A Case Report of Lupus Panniculitis-Induced Facial Lipoatrophy Successfully Treated with Injectable Hyaluronic Acid

    January 2024 in “ SAGE Open Medical Case Reports ”
    Rebecca Green, Jori Hardin, Lynne Robertson, Todd Remington
    TLDR Injectable hyaluronic acid can effectively treat facial lipoatrophy from lupus panniculitis.
    This case report describes a 37-year-old female with lupus panniculitis-induced facial lipoatrophy successfully treated with injectable hyaluronic acid (HA) filler. After experiencing lipoatrophy on her right cheek following a period of quiescent disease, the patient underwent multiple sessions of HA filler injections, resulting in effective and sustained volume restoration over 6 months. The treatment was performed during a post-inflammatory state, and the patient reported high satisfaction with no complications. The report highlights the potential of HA fillers as a treatment option for facial lipoatrophy in lupus panniculitis, though larger controlled studies are needed to further investigate this approach.
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