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Soft Tissue Fillers and an Overview of Their Potential Complications

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Minor facial cosmetic surgical procedures, such as soft tissue fillers, are becoming more popular in maxillofacial cosmetic surgery. Their ease of use and relative safety profile make them a valuable cosmetic treatment option. Side effects, although uncommon, present a challenge for management. This chapter will discuss the range of complications associated with facial soft tissue fillers. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of these adverse events will also be discussed.

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  1. Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dental Medicine, University of Connecticut, Farmington, CT, USA

    Paul M. Bucking D.M.D., M.D.

  2. Beau Visage Med Spa, Cheshire, CT, USA

    Moniek V. Ferneini R.N., M.S.N.

  3. Beau Visage Med Spa, Greater Waterbury OMS, Cheshire, CT, USA

    Elie M. Ferneini M.D., D.M.D., M.H.S., F.A.C.S.

  4. Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Connecticut, Farmington, CT, USA

    Elie M. Ferneini M.D., D.M.D., M.H.S., F.A.C.S.

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  1. University of Connecticut , Farmington, Connecticut, USA

    Elie M. Ferneini

  2. Hartford Healthcare Medical Group, Farmington, Connecticut, USA

    Charles L. Castiglione

  3. Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University Providence, Rhode Island, Artistic Contours,Warwick, Warren Alpert Med School of Brown Univ, Warwick, Rhode Island, USA

    Mohammad Banki

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Bucking, P.M., Ferneini, M.V., Ferneini, E.M. (2018). Soft Tissue Fillers and an Overview of Their Potential Complications. In: Ferneini, E., Castiglione, C., Banki, M. (eds) Complications in Maxillofacial Cosmetic Surgery. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-58756-1_13

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