Non-tuberculous Mycobacterium infection after transfer of autologous fat to the face: a rare case

Autologous fat has long been used as a filler in the face, and has recently gained popularity in plastic surgery with a wound infection rate of 1% − 5%. The incidence of mycobacterial infections has increased over recent decades, which is attributed in part to the increased popularity of these procedures.2 Infections by non-tuberculosis mycobacteria often cause chronic inflammation and progressive infection that may eventually manifest thems elves as severe scars, fistulas, and hollows, and irregular facial contours. (Source: The British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)

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