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Atypical Facial Filler Granuloma: Comparative Histologic Analysis with Paraffinoma

  • Park, Kang Gyun (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Korea University Guro Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine) ;
  • Dhong, Eun Sang (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Korea University Guro Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine) ;
  • Goong, Sik Nam (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Korea University Guro Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine) ;
  • Han, Jung Kyu (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Korea University Guro Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine) ;
  • Han, Seung Kyu (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Korea University Guro Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine) ;
  • Kim, Woo Kyung (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Korea University Guro Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine)
  • Received : 2016.04.05
  • Accepted : 2016.06.17
  • Published : 2016.09.20

Abstract

Dermal fillers are generally accepted as safe and well-tolerable cosmetic tools. However, adverse reactions have been reported in the literature. Here, we present a case of atypical facial filler granuloma and compare its histologic features with those of the classic paraffinoma.

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