Treatment of bruising after injection to reduce cellulite.
J Cosmet Dermatol
; 22(1): 55-63, 2023 Jan.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-36237149
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Cellulite 80%-98% of post-pubertal women and results in cutaneous dimples in the affected area.AIMS:
Therapies that target collagenous fibrous septae often provide successful outcomes. MATERIALS &METHODS:
Collagenase clostridium histolyticum-aaes (CCH) for injection consists of two collagenases which, under physiologic conditions, disrupt collagen structures by hydrolyzing Type I and III collagen.RESULTS:
Subcutaneous CCH was approved in the United States in 2020 for the treatment of moderate-to-severe cellulite in the buttocks of adult women. Although bruising is primarily an aesthetic concern, a conspicuous procedure-induced bruise may limit a patient's social activities and result in hesitation to undergo a similar cosmetic procedure in the future.CONCLUSION:
The purpose of this review is to describe the available techniques for hastening bruise resolution and how they apply to resolving bruises associated with a CCH injectable.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Contusions
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Cellulite
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
J Cosmet Dermatol
Year:
2023
Document type:
Article