Management of a Visible Nodule Following Poly-L-Lactic Acid Injection in the Periorbital Area

Abstract

Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) is a synthetic injectable medical agent for use as an effective soft tissue filler to treat facial fat volume loss, although complications including nodule formation do occur. We describe a case of foreign body granuloma formation in an immunocompetent patient who received PLLA in the periorbital region for soft tissue aesthetic enhancement and treated with surgical intervention by subciliary approach.

Keywords

• complications
• dermal fillers
• injections
• lactic acid