Complications and Management of Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) Injections to the Midface

• Published in: Aesthetic surgery journal Vol. 36; no. 2; p. 132
• Main Authors: Limongi, Roberto Murillo, Tao, Jeremiah, Borba, André, Pereira, Filipe, Pimentel, Ana Rosa, Akaishi, Patrícia, Velasco e Cruz, Antônio Augusto
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 01.02.2016
• Subjects: Adrenal Cortex Hormones - administration & dosage; Adult; Cosmetic Techniques - adverse effects; Dermal Fillers - administration & dosage; Dermal Fillers - adverse effects; Eyelid Diseases - chemically induced; Eyelid Diseases - diagnosis; Eyelid Diseases - therapy; Face; Female; Humans; Inflammation - chemically induced; Inflammation - diagnosis; Inflammation - therapy; Injections, Intralesional; Injections, Subcutaneous; Male; Middle Aged; Pigmentation Disorders - chemically induced; Pigmentation Disorders - diagnosis; Pigmentation Disorders - therapy; Polymethyl Methacrylate - administration & dosage; Polymethyl Methacrylate - adverse effects; Rejuvenation; Retrospective Studies; Skin Aging; Treatment Outcome

Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) has been used as an injectable filler to treat hollows and reduce rhytids. PMMA injections have been associated with several side effects, however, the literature is scarce on periorbital complications and their treatments. The purpose of this study is to report a serie...