Publications by authors named "Katy Wallace"

Background: Hyaluronic acids (HAs) continue to be the fillers of choice worldwide and their popularity is growing. Adverse events (AEs) are able to be resolved through the use of hyaluronidase (HYAL). However, routine HYAL use has been at issue due to perceived safety issues.

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Background: The pathogenesis of delayed-onset tissue nodules (DTNs) due to hyaluronic acid (HA) injections is uncertain.

Objectives: To formulate a rational theory for DTN development and their avoidance and treatment.

Methods: A multidisciplinary and multicountry DTN consensus panel was established, with 20 questions posed and consensus sought.

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Background: Hyaluronic acid fillers have a satisfactory safety profile. However, adverse reactions do occur, and rarely intravascular injection may lead to blindness. Currently there is no internationally recognized consensus on the prevention or management of blindness from hyaluronic acid filler.

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