Fat embolism syndrome secondary to injection of large amounts of soft tissue filler in the gluteal area

There are no reports in the literature of an association between soft tissue filler (STF) injection and fat embolism syndrome (FES). The authors present the case of a 26-year-old woman who was injected in the gluteal area with approximately 200 cc of STF on each side for aesthetic purposes. After th...

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Published in:Aesthetic surgery journal 2010-05, Vol.30 (3), p.448-450
Main Authors: Coronado-Malagón, Martín, Visoso-Palacios, Porfirio, Arce-Salinas, C Alejandro
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Buttocks
Cosmetic Techniques - adverse effects
Embolism, Fat - etiology
Female
Foreign-Body Reaction - etiology
Humans
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Summary:There are no reports in the literature of an association between soft tissue filler (STF) injection and fat embolism syndrome (FES). The authors present the case of a 26-year-old woman who was injected in the gluteal area with approximately 200 cc of STF on each side for aesthetic purposes. After this procedure, she presented with the triad of hypoxemia, neurological impairment, and petechiae consistent with the diagnosis of FES. After advanced support measures, she recovered completely. This article reviews the presence of FES after a cosmetic procedure with STF.
ISSN:1090-820X
1527-330X
DOI:10.1177/1090820X10373381