This study will determine if HA dermal filler late occurring (\> 4 weeks and \<2 years) nodules are associated with bacterial contamination (independent of filler type) and to characterize the histological response.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
17
No Intervention is administered in this study.
Skin Care and Laser Physicians (SCLP) of Beverly Hills
West Hollywood, California, United States
Assure Surgical, P.C.
New York, New York, United States
Histological Sampling
Histological lab assessment of biopsy sample for analysis of Hematoxylin and eosin (H\&E), orcein, periodic acid-Schiff, gram stain and immunohistochemistry (IHC), with a histopathology assessment to identify possible presence and location of bacteria, mycobacteria, fungus, mold, and/or yeast and the immune/inflammation response within the biopsy.
Time frame: 12 Weeks
Microbiological Sampling
Microbiology lab assessment of biopsy sample for analysis of the presence and species of bacteria/mycobacteria within the biopsy.
Time frame: 12 Weeks
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