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Karpova E.I.

FGUZ "Klinicheskaia bol'nitsa #119" FMBA Rossii, Khimki

Potekaev N.N.

Moscow Scientific and Practical Center of Dermatovenerology and Cosmetology, Moscow, Russia

Murakov S.V.

V.G. Korolenko City Clinical Hospital 14, Moscow

Danishchuk O.I.

FGUZ Klinicheskaia bol'nitsa # 119 FMBA Rossii, Khimki

Demina O.M.

FUV GBOU VPO RNIMU im. N.I. Pirogova Minzdrava Rossii, Moskva

Complications of dermal fillers injection in facial augmentation: international and Russian experience

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Karpova E.I., Potekaev N.N., Murakov S.V., Danishchuk O.I., Demina O.M.

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Journal: Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine. 2019;(4): 54‑75

DOI: 10.17116/plast.hirurgia201904154

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COMPLICATIONS OF DERMAL FILLERS INJECTION IN FACIAL AUGMENTATION: INTERNATIONAL AND RUSSIAN EXPERIENCE
COMPLICATIONS OF DERMAL FILLERS INJECTION IN FACIAL AUGMENTATION: INTERNATIONAL AND RUSSIAN EXPERIENCE

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Karpova EI, Potekaev NN, Murakov SV, Danishchuk OI, Demina OM. Complications of dermal fillers injection in facial augmentation: international and Russian experience. Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine. 2019;(4):54‑75. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/plast.hirurgia201904154

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Abstract:

Beginning of new millennium was designated by expansion of non-invasive esthetic surgery in Russian region. Use of dermal fillers for facial augmentation is now recognized as one of the most popular procedures. Emerging production technologies led to declining rates of some dermal fillers use complications. Meanwhile growing rates of facial fillers use made doctors encounter more adverse reactions. Present article describes possible complications of facial augmentation with hyaluronic acid dermal fillers, ways of diagnostics, treatment and prevention. Authors also share their own experience in esthetic medicine and hyaluronic acid fillers use.

Keywords:

facial augmentation
dermal fillers
hyaluronic acid
Juvederm

Authors:

Karpova E.I.

FGUZ "Klinicheskaia bol'nitsa #119" FMBA Rossii, Khimki

Potekaev N.N.

Moscow Scientific and Practical Center of Dermatovenerology and Cosmetology, Moscow, Russia

Murakov S.V.

V.G. Korolenko City Clinical Hospital 14, Moscow

Danishchuk O.I.

FGUZ Klinicheskaia bol'nitsa # 119 FMBA Rossii, Khimki

Demina O.M.

FUV GBOU VPO RNIMU im. N.I. Pirogova Minzdrava Rossii, Moskva

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