Temporary hair loss after injection of hyaluronic acid filler. (15th September 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: van den Elzen, Helga; Schelke, Leonie; Velthuis, Peter
• Is Part Of: Journal of cosmetic dermatology. Volume 21:Number 2(2022)
• Page Start: 625
• Page End: 626
• Publication Date: 2021-09-15
• Subjects: arterial compression -- filler -- hair loss -- hyaluronic acid; Skin -- Diseases -- Treatment -- Periodicals; Lasers in surgery -- Periodicals; Skin -- Pathophysiology -- Periodicals; Surgery, Plastic -- Periodicals; 616.5
• DOI: 10.1111/jocd.14453
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1473-2130

Abstract

Abstract: Background: Compromised blood flow after filler injection is generally thought to result from intra‐arterial obstruction. Aims: To test this hypothesis. Patient: A case presented with the clinical picture of reduced arterial blood flow after hyaluronic acid filler injection in the temporal region and subsequent hair loss. Method: Clinical and ultrasound (US) assessments as well as ultrasound guided hyaluronidase injection were performed. Result: Blood flow was restored and hair loss proved to be temporary. Conclusion: There are many arguments to conclude that the problem did not result from intra‐arterial occlusion, but rather from outside compression of the artery.