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Noninvasive, minimally invasive cosmetic procedures offer low risk of adverse events
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In a study of 20,399 noninvasive and minimally invasive cosmetic dermatologic procedures, researchers found that adverse events occurred in less than 1% of patients when the procedures were performed by experienced, board-certified dermatologists.
The multicenter, prospective cohort study involved eight U.S. private and institutional dermatology outpatient practices focused on cosmetic dermatology, with a total of 23 dermatologists. Procedures were performed using laser and energy devices, injectable neurotoxins and soft-tissue augmentation materials.
Using web-based data collection, adverse events were recorded through initial physician or staff member observation, patient self-reporting and procedural follow-up phone calls, as appropriate.
A total of 48 adverse events were reported, for a rate of 0.24%; 36 procedures resulted in at least one adverse event, for a rate of 0.18%, according to the researchers.
The researchers found procedures on the cheeks were the most common for adverse events, followed by nasolabial and eyelid procedures.
Although all adverse event rates were low, the rates for fillers were slightly higher than those for energy devices and neurotoxins, which was expected because procedures are slightly more invasive than lasers and neurotoxins, according to the researchers.
No serious adverse events were observed.
Disclosure: See the study for a full list of all authors’ relevant financial disclosures.
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