Disfiguring scarring following mesotherapy-associated Mycobacterium cosmeticum infection
Beer, K.; Waibel, J.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology Jdd 8(4): 391-393
2009
ISSN/ISBN: 1545-9616 PMID: 19363858 Document Number: 12081
Mesotherapy is a popular procedure that poses risks that include scarring, contour changes and bacterial infections. The benefits of the procedure remain to be objectively delineated in a placebo-controlled, blinded study. Despite the lack of evidence to support its use, it is marketed as a "nonsurgical and safe" way to remove fat. The authors report a case of mycobacterial infection resulting from mesotherapy. This infection should be considered when a patient presents with a mesotherapy complication and should be discussed with the patient prior to the procedure. Options for treatment of the scarring are considered.
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