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Background: Hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers have become a popular modality to address changes in the ageing face. There are many described indications of hyaluronidases in aesthetic medicine which include their use in the management of HA-associated complications. To better understand the current practice patterns, we surveyed Canadian plastic surgeons on their use of hyaluronidases. Methods: With the approval of the Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons, an electronic survey was emailed to members. A total of 350 surveys were distributed and 98 surveys were completed for a response rate of 28%. Results: Approximately half (48%) of the survey respondents used HA fillers in their practice. Skin testing for hypersensitivity reactions was performed by less than 10% of hyaluronidase users. Nearly all respondents used hyaluronidase for filler over-correction (95.5%) and asymmetry (86.4%). Over half of the respondents have used hyaluronidase for inflammatory or infectious nodules and the Tyndall effect. Other reported applications included restoration of vascular compromise, and one respondent reported using hyaluronidase for assisting with haematoma resolution. When compared with the most recent guidelines, there was a wide range of doses used for common side effects and complications. Twenty-four percent of the respondents reported that their hyaluronidase formulation was prepared by a compounding pharmacy, and 20% of respondents who inject HA fillers did not stock hyaluronidase. Conclusion: There are many indications for hyaluronidase in aesthetic plastic surgery. Plastic surgeons should stock hyaluronidase and develop a specific plan in anticipation of adverse events. Although hyaluronidase is commonly used by plastic surgeons for over-correction and asymmetry, the dosages used in aesthetic practice is rather diverse and heterogeneous. When possible, plastic surgeons should perform allergy testing before hyaluronidase use.
Historique: Les agents de comblement à base d'acide hyaluronique (AH) sont devenus populaires pour modifier la face vieillissante. De nombreuses indications sont décrites pour utiliser les hyaluronidases en médecine esthétique, y compris pour la prise en charge des complications liées à l'AH. Pour mieux comprendre les modes de pratique actuels, les chercheurs ont sondé les plasticiens canadiens pour connaître leur utilisation d'hyaluronidases. Méthodologie: Avec l'approbation de la Société canadienne des chirurgiens plasticiens, les membres ont reçu un sondage électronique par courriel. Au total, 350 sondages ont été distribués, et 98 ont été remplis, pour un taux de réponse de 28 %. Résultats: Environ la moitié des répondants au sondage (48 %) utilisent les agents de comblement à base d'AH dans leur pratique. Moins de 10 % d'entre eux effectuaient des tests d'hypersensibilité cutanée. Presque tous les répondants se servaient de l'hyaluronidase pour corriger les surcorrections (95,5 %) et l'asymétrie (86,4 %). Plus de la moitié utilisent l'hyaluronidase pour les nodules inflammatoires ou infectieux et l'effet Tyndall. La restauration d'une atteinte vasculaire était une autre application, et un répondant a déclaré y recourir pour contribuer à la résolution des hématomes. Par rapport aux directives les plus récentes, les doses utilisées étaient très variables pour les effets secondaires et les complications. Ainsi, 24 % des répondants ont déclaré qu'ils obtenaient leur formulation d'hyaluronidase par des préparations magistrales, et 20 % des répondants qui injectent les agents de comblement à base d'AH n'en conservaient pas en stock. Conclusion: Il y a de nombreuses indications pour utiliser l'hyaluronidase en chirurgie plastique. Les plasticiens devraient conserver des provisions d'hyaluronidase et se doter d'un plan détaillé en cas d'événements indésirables. L'hyaluronidase est souvent utilisée par les plasticiens pour corriger les surcorrections et l'asymétrie, mais les dosages utilisés en esthétique sont plutôt diversifiés et hétérogènes. Dans la mesure du possible, les plasticiens devraient effectuer des tests d'allergie avant d'utiliser l'hyaluronidase.
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BACKGROUND: Reoperation after primary breast augmentation remains an important clinical issue. OBJECTIVE: The authors sought to evaluate incidence and causes of reoperation in patients who underwent primary augmentation. METHODS: This retrospective, noninterventional study conducted at 16 Canadian sites reviewed medical records and patient-completed questionnaires of women who underwent primary breast augmentation with smooth or textured Natrelle Inspira implants containing TruForm 1 or TruForm 2 gel. Patients were aged ≥22 years, received implants via inframammary fold incision, and returned for follow-up at 2 to 4 years. RESULTS: A total of 319 women received Inspira implants (smooth TruForm 2, n = 205; textured TruForm 2, n = 99; smooth or textured TruForm 1, n = 15). At follow-up, 30 women (9.4%) had undergone reoperation, including 19 (9.3%) in the smooth TruForm 2 subgroup and 9 (9.1%) in the textured TruForm 2 subgroup. The mean time to reoperation was 1.2 years; the risk rate for reoperation was 9.9% at 3 years. The most common reasons for reoperation were implant malposition (36.7%), capsular contracture (33.3%), and the patient's request for a change in implant size or style (20.0%). Most women were very or somewhat satisfied with the initial surgery (89.3% overall; 90.7% smooth TruForm 2; 86.9% textured TruForm 2). Thirty-four women (10.7%) reported adverse events, including 20 (9.8%) in the smooth TruForm 2 subgroup and 14 (14.1%) in the textured TruForm 2 subgroup. CONCLUSIONS: This analysis suggests that Natrelle Inspira TruForm 2 implants are safe when used in primary breast augmentation, resulting in low reoperation rates that are consistent with those for other breast implants.
