A case report of lupus panniculitis-induced facial lipoatrophy successfully treated with injectable hyaluronic acid

Abstract

Lupus panniculitis is a chronic subtype of cutaneous lupus erythematosus. It typically presents as tender, firm subcutaneous nodules on the proximal extremities, face, and/or trunk and can leave behind disfiguring scarring or lipoatrophy in the post-inflammatory phase. When a patient presents with physical or emotional distress secondary to lupus panniculitis-induced lipoatrophy, there are variable data on treatment with autologous fat transfer and injectable fillers. We present the case of a 37-year-old female presenting with lipoatrophy of the right cheek, after 2 years of quiescent disease, undergoing successful volume restoration with injectable hyaluronic acid filler.