Hyaluronic Acid-based Fillers for Facial Rehabilitation in Inherited Neuropath

• Published in: Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open Vol. 12; no. 5; p. e5836
• Main Authors: Bravo, Bruna Souza Felix, Elias, Mariana Calomeni, Bravo, Leonardo Gonçalves, Jaeger, Thomas Novoa Gomes, de Almeida, Thamires Silva Cavalcante
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 01-05-2024; Wolters Kluwer
• Subjects: Case Report; Cosmetic
• ISSN: 2169-7574; 2169-7574
• DOI: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000005836

Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease is the most prevalent inherited neuromuscular disorder. It commonly leads to various musculoskeletal deformities, profoundly impacting the quality of life. The present case report explores the often under-recognized body image dissatisfaction in CMT, highlighting the potential benefits of a multidisciplinary approach to enhance aesthetic satisfaction. We present a case of a 54-year-old woman with CMT, who experienced chronic facial asymmetry, significantly impairing her quality of life. Seeking cosmetic enhancement, she underwent two sessions of facial treatment using hyaluronic acid-based fillers. The first session focused on correcting right mandibular hypoplasia and other facial asymmetries, whereas the second session focused on enhancing perioral aesthetics. The treatment resulted in significant aesthetic improvements, as demonstrated by high ratings in both the Physician Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale and the Subject Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale. Besides, there was a marked reduction in lip corner asymmetry, the patient's primary concern. The role of hyaluronic acid fillers in facial aesthetic enhancement is well established, and their application in the context of CMT is a promising under-investigated field, to our knowledge. This case study highlights the importance of considering body image in CMT patients and suggests that minimally invasive aesthetic procedures can be a valuable addition to the multidisciplinary care of patients with inherited neurological disorders. Despite being a single-case study, the significant improvement in the patient's aesthetic satisfaction requires further research in this field.