Possible complications in aesthetic medicine, which should not be forgotten

Daily dangers lie in wait for the doctor, and the most serious of them – these are complications after procedures. Most side effects can be easily prevented by a specialist by working according to protocols, using quality preparations, and repeating the anatomy daily.

However, some adverse reactions may not be seen by the doctor.

Dr. Conrad de Boule (Belgium) told estet-portal.com readers about possible complications during injection correction and how to deal with them.

Bacterial biofilms: what the doctor should be aware of

Biofilm – it is a community of microorganisms that exist in the form of mucous membranes.

Biofilms – this is a very annoying thing as they form around implants and at filler sites.

Bacteria are collected into biofilms as this gives them a number of advantages. They exist in the glycocalyx, a protective field, outside the field of view of human immunity. However, sooner or later, these biofilms break down and the bacteria become visible to the immune system, resulting in an inflammatory response.

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Complications after the use of botulinum toxin in the periorbital zone

If a doctor uses a toxin in the periorbital area, two main complications can lie in wait for him: the first is ptosis of the eyelid, which is most often associated with the spread of the product to the muscle that lifts the upper eyelid, and the second – eyebrow drooping. For upper eyelid ptosis, we can use a number of drugs such as brimonidine and phenylephrine.

Injection of a large amount of botulinum toxin, more than 30-40 units, can lead to insufficient function of the frontalis muscle and drooping of the eyebrow. And in this case, nothing can be done. But, fortunately, knowing how the muscles are located, how deep the injection should be, and also at what dose the drug should be administered, allows you to avoid such complications.

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What should be the doctor's tactics in case of overcorrection

In the case of overcorrection, the tactics are quite simple. The first thing you can do – it is simply to get rid of the excess of the injected drug.

To do this, it is enough to make a small hole with a needle and remove the excess filler through it.

Hyaluronidase allows you to dissolve excess dermal filler, however, it is very difficult to predict how much drug will be needed for this.

Hyaluronidase very often helps out aesthetic medicine professionals, helping to deal with complications after the introduction of fillers based on hyaluronic acid.

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