What is a reported complication of soft-tissue augmentation with hyluronic acid?
Vascular occulsion has been reported. Patients present with disproportionate pain immediately or several hours after injection. Blanching, livedo or violaceous discoloration has been reported. Hyaluronidase injection has been reported as well as vasodilators and anticoagulants.
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