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Serious Complication As a Result of Lip Augmentation With Vitamin E Publisher Pubmed



Ehsani AH1 ; Ansari MS1 ; Ghanadan A2 ; Mehdizade Rayeni N1 ; Noormohammad Poor P1 ; Ansari M1
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  1. 1. Department of Dermatology, Autoimmune Bullous Diseases Research Center, Razi Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Dermatopathology, Razi Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology Published:2019


Abstract

Nowadays lip augmentation with FDA-approved fillers is becoming popular. However, because of financial concerns many patients seek for unregistered materials. Here, we report two cases who use vitamin E for lip augmentation. They experience severe infiltration and discharge less than one month after injection. Biopsy revealed lipogranuloma formation. They were treated with incision and drainage, antibiotic, and corticosteroids. Although these complications are usually difficult to treat, the patients had good clinical response and no recurrence in 5-month follow-up. © 2019 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.