The woman has an allergic reaction to hyaluronic acid more than a year after filling: “I woke up like this”

Lilian Correa had a late inflammatory effect for the filler, also known as ETIP

The gynecologist Lilian Correa, 59, used social networks to share an unusual situation. After an intense throat infection, he woke up with a rather swollen side of his face. Post -Laurea in aesthetic dermatology, he claimed to have observed the places where the nodules emerged and identified that it was a late inflammatory effect for the filler, also known as “Etip”. That is, a reaction to a filling with hyaluronic acid.

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In a video published in June of this year, which exceeded 1 million views, reports that he used hyaluronic acid fillers for at least eight years and has never faced complications. “Today I woke up in this way. […]What happens? The Etip, which is this late edema of hyaluronic acid, can take place until years later, “he says.

“I am here to show you that the fillers with hyaluronic acid, although we have used widely to date, we have to be very careful. My last application has been over a year ago. And a year later, I still wake me up with an edema of this size on my face. So be careful when I do aesthetic procedures. We must be sure that there are no complications,” I said the doctor.

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What is Etip?

TO EarthThe dermatologist Rodrigo Goudart of the Advanced Clinic of the Nile, explained that, unlike other complications that can emerge in the application such as swelling, bruises or allergies, Etip can manifest weeks, months or even years after application, with symptoms such as swelling, redness or nodules in the treated area.

“Etip is often triggered by some factors that activate the immune system, such as infections such as tonsillitis, influence, teeth infection; surgery or even vaccines. In these times, the body can recognize hyaluronic acid already applied as” strange “and trigger inflammation”, says Goudart.

What to do when you notice an adverse reaction?

The dermatologist warns that, after having perceived any adverse reaction, it is essential to look for a qualified professional or the doctor responsible for the procedure. “It is not indicated to try to treat at home, since the framework can worsen. The early evaluation helps to define whether the process is inflammatory, infectious or immunological, guiding adequate treatment,” he said.

The treatment varies according to the severity of the case. It can be indicated:

• Anti -inflammatory drugs;
• Antibiotics;
• Corticosteroids;
• Hiaturidase: enzyme capable of dissolving hyaluronic acid;

In some cases, it may be necessary to combine different approaches to control inflammation and avoid sequence.

Is there any cure that the patient should take to avoid this type of reaction?

“There is no way to prevent completely, but some precautions reduce the risk: to perform the procedure only with a qualified professional, use reliable products and maintain a regular follow -up. After application, inform the doctor every time there are infections or invasive procedures is essential as they can be triggered for the reaction”, he explains.

Despite Dr. Lilian’s report, the dermatologist underlines that Etip is a rare reaction and that hyaluronic acid is still considered one of the safest filler available on the market provided that it is applied correctly.

Source: Terra

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