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Injectable soft tissue augmentation Flashcards

1
Q

What two areas are particularly dangerous/susceptible to vascular adverse effects from filler?

A

The glabella and perinasal

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How long prior to filler injection should vitamin E and non-essential platelet inhibitors be held?

A

10-14 days

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Which fillers cause “blue nodules” in the skin and why are they blue?

A

HA-fillers and they are blue due to the Tyndall effect

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4
Q

How can nodules/granulomas from fillers be treated?

A

Intralesional steroids or hyaluronidase for HA fillers

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5
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What treatment should be done for painful blanching or necrosis from occlusion from a filler?

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Hot/warm compress, tapping the area, topical nitroglycerin, injection of hyaluronidase (if HA filler)

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6
Q

Occlusion of which vessels by filler can cause blindness?

A

Suprotrochlear or supraorbital arteries –> can lead to occlusion of the central retinal artery

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Q

Which fillers had the highest risk of anaphylaxis?

A

Bovine collagen (Zyderm/Zyplast). These are now off the market

Needed two negative skin tests prior to treatment

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Q

What is polymethacrylate (ArteFill) and how long does it last?

A

Permanent filler for deep wrinkles made from polymethacrylate suspended in bovine collagen

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9
Q

What must be done prior to using polymethacrylate filler?

A

Skin testing 30 days prior to procedure

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10
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Where is the injection of polymethacrylate targeted for?

A

Deep dermis

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What are the uses of calcium hydroxyapatite (Radiesse) filler?

A

Deep wrinkles, HIV lipoatrophy, hand rejuvenation

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How long does calcium hydroxyapatite (Radiesse) filler last?

A

9-18 months

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Q

Which filler can be seen on X-ray?

A

Calcium hydroxyapatite (Radiesse) filler is radio opaque

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What is the primary use of Poly-L-lactic acid (Sculptra)?

A

HIV lipoatrophy and deep wrinkles

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How long does Poly-L-lactic acid (Sculptra) last?

A

9-18 months

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16
Q

What is the “rule of 5’s” for Poly-L-lactic acid (Sculptra)?

A

For massaging in the product –> 5 minutes at a time, 5 times a day, for 5 days

17
Q

If nodules/papules are seen after injection of Poly-L-lactic acid (Sculptra) what happened?

A

Didn’t inject deep enough, needs to be a deep injection

18
Q

What component of a hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers contribute to the strength of the filler?

A

Only cross-linked hyaluronic acid, free HA does not contribute

19
Q

What is the importance of crosslinking of HA for HA fillers?

A

Natural HA is degraded rapidly, crosslinking makes it more resistant to breakdown, thus the higher the % of crosslinking, the longer it lasts

20
Q

What is the G’ of a filler?

A

The elastic modulus, the higher the number the more volume support is offered (if you were to put it on a table, higher G’ leads to less spreading of the puddle)

21
Q

What is the effect of a HA filler with a higher G’?

A

More volume support after injection

22
Q

What is the viscosity of a filler?

A

This is the resistance to flow, the higher the viscosity the harder to push through the syringe

23
Q

What anatomic area should not be injected with calcium hydroxyapatite (Radiesse)?

A

The lips

24
Q

Which fillers are painful and often needs to be mixed with lidocaine?

A

Calcium hydroxyapatite (Radiesse), restyle/Restylane-L, Perlane/Perlane-L, Juvederm,

25
Q

What is an indication for autologous fat transfer for cosmetic purposes?

A

Large volume that needs to be filled

26
Q

What is an important disadvantage of autologous fat transfer?

A

Less predictable effects, unclear how much of the fat will take and mature

27
Q

How long do most HA fillers last?

A

6-12 months

28
Q

Which filler is made from rooster comb?

A

Hylaform (HA filler) [Only lasts 3-4 months]

29
Q

Which HA filler has the highest G’?

A

Perlane

30
Q

Which HA filler has the lowest G’?

A

Juvaderm Ultra

DERM (22) Cosmetic Surgery (6 decks)

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