Delayed granulomatous reactions to facial cosmetic injections of polymethylmethacrylate microspheres and liquid injectable silicone: A case series

P. Friedmann, Daniel; Kurian, Anil; Fitzpatrick, Richard

doi:10.3109/14764172.2015.1114642

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Delayed granulomatous reactions to facial cosmetic injections of polymethylmethacrylate microspheres and liquid injectable silicone: A case series

Published in Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy • Jan 6, 2016

Authors:

Daniel P. Friedmann

Anil Kurian

Richard Fitzpatrick

Abstract

Polymethylmethacrylate microsphere (PMMA) and liquid injectable silicone (LIS) fillers are non-biodegradable, synthetic polymers utilized for long-term soft-tissue augmentation. Delayed granulomatous reactions to permanent fillers are a rare yet significant event that can occur months to years post ...

Subject

Medicine

Silicone

Microsphere

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