Anaphylaxis Immune hypersensitivity
Treatment: If you are trained to do so, use an epi-pen and call 999 straight away.
Allergic Reaction
Treatment: Ensure this isn’t anaphylaxis (As mentioned above) refer to prescriber for prescription of steroids or antihistamines. In some cases reversal may be required.
Herpes Simplex
Treatment: Allow to heal over the following week or client can treat with Acyclovir ointment or tablets recommended by their pharmacist, GP or your prescriber.
Discolouration Filler
Treatment: Massage the area or allow to dissolve on its own or treat with hyaluronidase.
Under correction
Treatment: Inexperience or too little filler used Further treatment with more filler will resolve this issue.
Over correction
Treatment: Massage the area in clinic and ask the client to continue this at home or reverse the filler with hyaluronidase.
Asymmetry
Treatment: A firm massage on the over treated side or apply more filler on the under treated side to create symmetry.
Filler nodules (appear after 4-8 weeks)
Treatment: Massage the area or may need to be removed manually. This can occur commonly in lips.
Emobolisation
Treatment: This is when the filler has blocked a major arterial Reverse immediately and refer.
Infection
Treatment: If the area appears red and indurated any point post procedure then:
- Inject hyaluronidase to break down the filler.
- Have the prescriber prescribe antibiotics for a minimum of 14 days.
- Avoid taking steroids of NSAIDS.
- If problems persist or steroids have been used, refer the client for medical attention.
Impending necrosis
Treatment: Dissolve the filler immediately with hyaluronidase. Seek further medical advice.
Necrosis Blood
Treatment: Reverse the filler with hyaluronidase to prevent further necrosis. Seek medical advice. |
