April 2023 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” This case study highlights the rare occurrence of scarring and nonscarring alopecia following vascular occlusion from dermal filler injections, with the researchers suggesting that a combined treatment including hydroxychloroquine might improve outcomes for this complication.
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December 2023 in “Vestnik stomatologii i čelustno-licevoj hirurgii” This study examined a case of vascular complication following the use of hyaluronic acid-based fillers in lateral temporal lifting, resulting in livedo reticularis, alopecia, and painful injection area requiring three months of treatment.
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January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” This article reports a case of a 30-year-old woman developing alopecia after a hyaluronic acid injection, with trichoscopic findings described for the first time.
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May 2023 in “JAAD case reports” This study highlights the significant risk of vascular embolism associated with hyaluronic acid filler injections, emphasizing concerns about potential irreversible damage when fillers are injected in "unexplored" facial areas due to complex and variable facial anatomy.
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November 2022 in “Facial plastic surgery & aesthetic medicine” In this study, researchers introduced an ultrasound-guided technique for injecting hyaluronic acid fillers into the temple area to enhance safety and precision by visualizing filler placement in the interfascial space.