Ann Dermatol.  2016 Dec;28(6):753-756. 10.5021/ad.2016.28.6.753.

Late-Onset Complication of Fillers: Paraffinoma of the Lower Eyelids Clinically Mimicking Xanthelasma

• Kim MW
• Park HS
• Yoon HS
• Cho S

• KMID: 2368127
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2016.28.6.753

Abstract

Injectable poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) is world-famous filler used in lipoatrophy and facial rejuvenation because of its collagen neogenesis effect which leads to gradual volume restoration. Until recently, quite a number of unwanted adverse events of PLLA have been reported. However, to the best of our knowledge, paraffinoma as a complication of PLLA has never been reported. We herein describe the first case of paraffinoma after Sculptra® injection and propose its possible mechanism.

Keyword

Dermal fillers; Foreign-body granuloma; Lipogranuloma; Paraffinoma; Poly-L-lactic acid

MeSH Terms

Collagen
Dermal Fillers
Eyelids*
Granuloma, Foreign-Body
Rejuvenation
Collagen
Dermal Fillers