Localized granulomatous reaction to a semi-permanent hyaluronic acid and acrylic hydrogel cosmetic filler

Clin Exp Dermatol. 2004 Nov;29(6):630-2. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2230.2004.01625.x.

Abstract

Dermalive, an injectable skin filler composed of a combination of synthetic hyaluronic acid and acrylic hydrogel particles was recently developed for soft tissue augmentation. Dermalive produces longer term results than temporary injectable fillers and is associated with a reportedly low incidence of adverse reactions. We describe a marked local reaction to the injection of Dermalive in the nasolabial fold developing within 4 months with histological confirmation of a granulomatous response. To our knowledge there has been only one previous report of a local granulomatous reaction to Dermalive.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acrylates / adverse effects*
  • Adult
  • Drug Eruptions / etiology*
  • Drug Eruptions / pathology
  • Facial Dermatoses / chemically induced*
  • Facial Dermatoses / pathology
  • Female
  • Granuloma, Foreign-Body / chemically induced*
  • Granuloma, Foreign-Body / pathology
  • Humans
  • Hyaluronic Acid / adverse effects*
  • Hydrogels / adverse effects*
  • Rhytidoplasty / adverse effects*
  • Rhytidoplasty / methods

Substances

  • Acrylates
  • Dermalive
  • Hydrogels
  • Hyaluronic Acid