Filler injections in the pre-auricular space: Be aware of the parotid gland

Leonie Schelke; Tamar Schoonen; Peter J. Velthuis

doi:10.1111/jocd.15319

Filler injections in the pre-auricular space: Be aware of the parotid gland

Leonie Schelke, Tamar Schoonen, Peter J. Velthuis^*

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Dermatology

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Backgroud In recent years the pre-auricular area is increasingly used for filler injections. Aims Assessment of depth of the subcutaneous fat and the process of realtime filler injection. Materials & Methods Ultrasonographic data of two cases and a video are studied. Results These show how filler injections may very easily be delivered inside the parotid gland. This may go unnoticed by injector and client. Discussion This study and data from literature prove that filler injections in the pre-auricular area may end up inside or in the vicinity of the parotid gland, and this can lead to an inflammatory response. Conclusion It is recommended to be careful with filler injections in this area. Prior sonographic assessment of the subcutaneous depth in this area is advised.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	173-176
Number of pages	4
Journal	Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
Volume	22
Issue number	1
Early online date	27 Aug 2022
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/jocd.15319
Publication status	Published - Jan 2023

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The authors gratefully acknowledge the help of Drs. A. Onderdijk and M. Hamer in discussing the patients.

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© 2022 The Authors. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology published by Wiley Periodicals LLC.

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