How Xiangya Hospital Saves Faces After Filler Complications

A terrifying reality in aesthetic medicine: what begins as a simple beauty injection can end in disaster. For "Ms. A," a routine hyaluronic acid injection for her nose led to a severe vascular embolism. The result was skin tissue necrosis and infection, with pus draining from the affected area — a nightmare scenario threatening permanent disfigurement.

The Emergency

Time was critical. Compromised blood flow was causing tissue to die.

The Xiangya Hospital Solution

At Xiangya Hospital's Hyperbaric Oxygen Department, a powerful, non-surgical treatment protocol was deployed: High-Pressure Oxygen Therapy at 2.5 ATA.

The Science of Healing

Administered twice daily, this intensive oxygen therapy:

• Fights infection: creates an oxygen-rich environment hostile to anaerobic bacteria.
• Revives tissue: dramatically increases oxygen concentration in plasma, promoting angiogenesis (new blood vessel growth) and cellular repair in the ischemic area.
• Reduces swelling: helps control the severe inflammation associated with the embolism.

The Road to Recovery

Through a course of approximately 30 hyperbaric oxygen sessions, combined with meticulous wound debridement and anti-infection care, Ms. A's body performed a remarkable healing process. The necrotic tissue gradually sloughed off, and healthy tissue regenerated.

The Outcome

The crisis was averted. Ms. A's nasal skin healed, preserving its basic structure and appearance. She was able to return to her normal life and work, her confidence restored alongside her health.

A Vital Warning and a Proven Solution

This case highlights the severe risks of unregulated cosmetic injections. More importantly, it showcases Xiangya Hospital's expertise and success in treating one of aesthetic medicine's most feared complications using advanced, evidence-based regenerative medicine.