Complications in Minimally Invasive Aesthetic Dermatological Procedures in Switzerland: A Descriptive Study From a University Referral Center
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Enrollment
- 60
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Total cases of complications
Study Overview
Brief Summary
The aim of this retrospective study is to describe cases of complications from minimally invasive aesthetic procedures treated at a university reference centre in Switzerland between 2021 and 2024.
Detailed Description
During the past decade, a steady increase in aesthetic procedures has been observed. Over the last four years, non-surgical procedures have grown by 40%. The five most popular treatments are botulinum toxin, hyaluronic acid, hair removal, chemical peels, and nonsurgical fat reduction.
With the increase in aesthetic procedures, adverse effects have also increased. Contributing factors include weak regulations, unlicensed practice, and individuals with little or no formal training administering botulinum toxins and dermal fillers.
This study aims to analyze unexpected and often unfavorable outcomes, referred to as complications, arising from minimally invasive procedures-both non-injectable (e.g., laser treatments, chemical peels) and injectable (e.g., botulinum toxin, fillers). The complications are categorized based on their severity and ethiology. This retrospective case series is conducted at a university reference center in Switzerland (Margarethenklinik of the University Hospital Basel) between January 2021 and December 2024.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Observational
- Observational Model
- Case Only
- Time Perspective
- Retrospective
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to — (Adult, Older Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- •Patients aged 18 and older of all genders, ethnic and social demographic background that have signed the General consent and the Photo-Informed Consent Form.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Patients who didn't sign the general consent.
- •Patients under 18 years old.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Total cases of complications
Time Frame: Between January 2021 and December 2024
The total number of complications from minimally invasive aesthetic procedures treated at a university reference centre in Switzerland between 2021 and 2024 is analyzed and classified by ethiology and severity.
Type of aesthetic procedure
Time Frame: Between January 2021 and December 2024
The type of aesthetic procedure that led to the complication is analyzed and classified by ethiology and severity.
Diagnosis of complication
Time Frame: Between January 2021 and December 2024
The diagnosis of complication is analyzed and classified by ethiology and severity.
Secondary Outcomes
- Location of aesthetic procedure (Switzerland or abroad)(Between January 2021 and December 2024)
- Type of practitioner performing the aesthetic procedure(Between January 2021 and December 2024)