A Case of Facial Lipoatrophy Secondary to Lupus Profundus Managed with Lipofilling Technique. (4th December 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Valdatta, Luigi; Cherubino, Mario; Tamborini, Federico; Pellegatta, Igor; Maggiulli, Francesca
• Other Names: Cuevas-Covarrubias S. A. Academic Editor.; Jinnin M. Academic Editor.; Tschen J. A. Academic Editor.; Uzun S. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in dermatological medicine. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-12-04
• Subjects: Dermatology -- Periodicals; Skin -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 616.5005
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/720518
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6463

Abstract

Abstract : Facial lipoatrophy is one of the most difficult complication in the patients with lupus profundus. In this paper, we present a case of a 55-year-old woman affected by lupus profundus, with a grade V lipoatrophy, treated with lipofilling technique. No complications were observed and results at 12 months were stable, natural, and symmetric.