Woman, 29, struck by killer sepsis from butt fillers over a YEAR after injections
A WOMAN was struck down by killer sepsis after butt fillers over a year earlier.
The 29-year-old had an injection 14 months before she become seriously unwell.
After five days, the abscess was drained again and 500ml of dead tissue and filler material removed.
She was discharged after 18 days in hospital to complete a further 6-week course of antibiotic therapy at home, and is currently well with her wound has completely healed.
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Lead author Dr Siobhan Quirke from Dublin's St James Hospital, introduced the case to European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases
She said complications are rare, but added: "However, complications are increasing as fillers become one of the fastest growing cosmetic procedures.
"It's something both cosmetic patients and health professionals need to be aware of.
"The reason for the substantial delay between surgery and infection is not clear but may be due to the unusual organisms that can live on the surface of the dermal filler (known as a biofilm).
"Pseudomonas oryzihabitans is an unusual cause of human infection, but in recent years it has become increasingly linked with hospital-acquired and opportunistic infections.
"Thankfully, treatment is not difficult due to the low level of resistance to common antibiotics.
"Nevertheless, this case serves as a reminder that it's important to choose a reputable cosmetic surgeon."
Buttock fillers use volumising substances, such as silicone. They can be dangerous as you don't always know what is being injected, and it can travel to other parts of the body.