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authors: Al-Najjar, A.
title: Further filler complication
date: 2021-12-17
journal: Br Dent J
DOI: 10.1038/s41415-021-3785-2
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doc_id: 71776
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https://doi.org/10.1038/s41415-021-3784-3 of collection and cavity formation under pressure, skin thinning and even necrosis of the skin. These were complications witnessed in a patient of ours last year during the COVID-19 pandemic. This prompted extensive investigation for any underlying immunosuppression; eg diabetes, blood-borne virus, use of steroids, COVID-19 testing, culture of organisms drained and a referral for consideration regarding excision/ reconstruction of the affected area which was at least 4 cm in diameter involving the left external cheek. Fortunately, this was not a through and through defect into the oral cavity. This complication has been reported previously and has been subject to a literature review. 2 We hope this experience further alerts colleagues within maxillofacial units to the potential complications associated with dermal fillers.

A. Al-Najjar, Manchester, UK 

Sir, we read with interest the recent letter regarding dermal filler complications presenting to emergency departments. 1 Another filler complication, as a consequence of infection/abscess formation subsequent to filler injections and a postinjection inflammatory response, is that

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The original article can be found online at https://doi.org/10.1038/ s41415-021-3682-8.Journal's correction note: Letter Br Dent J 2021; 231: 601.When this letter was originally published, the author was incorrectly referred to as A. Sahni. The correct author name is V. Sahni.The journal apologises for any inconvenience caused. UPFrONT