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ArticleJournal of cosmetic dermatology2025

The Response of Patients' Immune System After Facial Mesotherapy.

Olga Bobowska-Guglas, Michał Chalcarz, Beniamin Oskar Grabarek, Tomasz Sirek, Jakub Żurawski

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5 authors.

Olga Bobowska-GuglasAesthetic Dermatology Office Olga Bobowska-Guglas, Poznań, Poland.
Michał ChalcarzChalcarz Clinic, Poznań, Poland.
Beniamin Oskar GrabarekDepartment of Medical and Health Sciences, Collegium Medicum, WSB University, Dabrowa Górnicza, Poland.
Tomasz SirekDepartment of Plastic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Academia of Silesia, Katowice, Poland.
Jakub ŻurawskiDepartment of Immunobiology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznań, Poland.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundFacial mesotherapy is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure involving the injection of active substances into the dermis and subcutaneous tissue. Although generally considered safe, complications such as granulomatous inflammation can arise due to improper techniques or unregulated products. This case report highlights the immune response to facial mesotherapy and its clinical management. MATERIALS AND

methodsA 50-year-old woman presented with erythematous, hard, and painless facial nodules three weeks after undergoing mesotherapy in a non-medical setting. A detailed clinical examination, laboratory tests, histopathological analysis, and immunohistochemical evaluation were performed. Tissue expression of CD3, CD20, and CD68 markers was quantified using morphometric analysis. Statistical analysis was conducted to compare the expression of immune markers.

resultsHistopathological examination revealed granulomatous inflammation dominated by macrophages. Immunohistochemical analysis showed significantly higher macrophage activity (CD68, mean reaction area: 5,982.76 µm

conclusionGranulomatous inflammation is a potential complication of facial mesotherapy, particularly when performed in non-medical settings. Effective management requires timely diagnosis, a combination of systemic and topical treatments, and long-term follow-up. This case underscores the need for standardized mesotherapy protocols and medical oversight to minimize risks.

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Cosmetic TechniquesGranulomaMesotherapyAntigens, CDFaceFemaleGlucocorticoidsHumansMacrophagesMiddle AgedPlatelet-Rich PlasmaTriamcinoloneAntigens, CDGlucocorticoidsTriamcinoloneimmune systeminflammationmesotherapy

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