Neuropathic Pain Following Poly-L-Lactic Acid (Sculptra) Injection

Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2017 May/Jun;33(3S Suppl 1):S11-S12. doi: 10.1097/IOP.0000000000000474.

Abstract

Injectable fillers have become a prevalent means of facial rejuvenation and volume expansion. While typically well tolerated, serious complications have been reported. The authors present a case in which an otherwise healthy female with a history of multiple filler injections including poly-L-lactic acid, developed 3 weeks of neuropathic pain in the left temporal fossa following injection. To the best of the authors knowledge, neuropathic pain has not been reported as a complication following poly-L-lactic acid injection. The patient was treated with an injection of steroid and long-acting anesthetic with resolution of symptoms.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Cellulose / administration & dosage
  • Cellulose / adverse effects*
  • Cosmetic Techniques
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Injections
  • Lactic Acid / administration & dosage
  • Lactic Acid / adverse effects*
  • Mannitol / administration & dosage
  • Mannitol / adverse effects*
  • Neuralgia / chemically induced*
  • Neuralgia / diagnosis
  • Pain Measurement
  • Rhytidoplasty / adverse effects*

Substances

  • New-Fill
  • Lactic Acid
  • Mannitol
  • Cellulose