Minimally invasive combined treatment for Parry-Romberg syndrome.

Abstract

BACKGROUND:

Facial hemiatrophy, a typical manifestation of Parry-Romberg syndrome, produces massive face asymmetry, causing marked aesthetic damage and severe psychological discomfort, with repercussions to the psychophysical status of the patient. This article presents a successful combined treatment that results in resolution of symptoms and patient satisfaction.

METHODS:

The authors proposed a clinic-therapeutic management comprising a customized program of bio-lipo-intense pulsed light (IPL) remodeling.

RESULTS:

In 2007, at a 1-year follow-up visit, the patient presented a stable result. She is satisfied with the augmentation treatment, the new volume and contours of the face, and the resolution of the sclerosis and ochrodermia.

CONCLUSION:

The authors have succeeded with a minimally invasive reconstructive technique for Romberg disease using a customized therapeutic program of poly-L-lactic acid, lipofilling, and IPL therapy. They report a case of good healing without recurrences and complications, with a good cosmetic result, and with satisfaction of the patient.

• Authors: Maria Giuseppina Onesti, Cristiano Monarca, Maria Ida Rizzo, Marco Mazzocchi, Nicolò Scuderi
• Journal: Aesthetic plastic surgery (Aesthetic Plast Surg) Vol. 33 Issue 3 Pg. 452-6 (May 2009) ISSN: 1432-5241 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 19093144 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Membranes, Artificial
• Polyesters
• Polymers
• Lactic Acid
• poly(lactide)

Topics

• Combined Modality Therapy
• Disease Progression
• Facial Hemiatrophy (surgery, therapy)
• Female
• Freeze Drying
• Humans
• Injections, Intradermal
• Lactic Acid (administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
• Laser Therapy (methods)
• Membranes, Artificial
• Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
• Polyesters
• Polymers (administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
• Skin (pathology)
• Subcutaneous Fat (transplantation)
• Young Adult