PMC3356214_01
Swelling resulting from accumulation of fluid within the skin.
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The inflammatory process caused an increase in swelling, resulting in accumulation of an unknown fluid which was mobile and ballotable with increased tension in her skin (Figure 1).
Possible spreading of the bacterial process from improper endodontic treatment of tooth 16.
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Computerized tomography and dental pantomography (Kodak 9000 C 3D) were performed and indicated possible spreading of bacterial process from improper endodontic treatment of tooth 16 (Figure 2).
Reversal of pathological process after tooth extraction, evacuation of abscess, and antibiotic therapy.
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Enterococcus faecalis, Lactococcus lactis cremoris, and Streptococcus mitis. Extraction of the tooth that had caused the inflammatory infection, along with the evacuation of the abscess and concomitant antibiotic therapy, resulted in a complete reversal of the pathological process (Figure 3).
Patient's appearance after injection of 2 mL of hyaluronic acid into her left cheek.
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Two months later, 2 mL of hyaluronic acid (Princess Volume  , Leobendorf, Austria) was injected into the patient's left cheek (Figure 4).