Facial necrosis after fat grafting and treatment with Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy

ABSTRACT

Facial fat grafting is not devoid of risks and complications, despite being a widely practiced procedure. In this case report, we describe a novel form of local ischemic complication that occurred secondary to fat grafting. Simultaneously, we propose Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy for the treatment of this situation. We propose that Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy should not be limited solely to fat graft-related ischemia, but should be effective in the management of the more frequently encountered complications associated with polymethylmethacrylate fillers.

Keywords:
Lipoenxertia; Facial filler; Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy; Facial necrosis