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Facial Volumization Via The Intraoral Route: A Report Of Over 300 Cases
Kristen Aliano, MD; Vincent DIGregorio, MD FACS
Research Fellow at Long Island Plastic Surgical Group
2014-02-24
Presenter: Kristen Aliano
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Director Name: Vincent DiGregorio
Author Category: Fellow Plastic Surgery
Abstract Category: Aesthetics
Soft tissue facial volumization is currently the second most common minimally invasive procedure performed by Plastic Surgeons. As with any procedure, it is not without complications. Percutaneous volumization has a low rate of major complications such as skin infections, skin necrosis, anaphylaxis, etc. However, it does have a high rate of local adverse reactions (93%) such as brushing, swelling, needle puncture marks etc.
We present a retrospective chart review series of over 300 cases of facial volumization performed by a single surgeon via an intraoral route with minimal swelling and no instances of infection or other major or minor complications. Our results indicate that facial volumization via the intraoral route is safe and effective, and should be considered as an alternative to percutaneous volumization, particularly to minimize local adverse reactions.
