Infection With <scp> <i>Mycobacterium chelonae</i> </scp> Following Autologous Facial Fat Grafting: A Case Report and Review of Literature
This case highlights a rare and severe systemic complication of Mycobacterium chelonae infection following cosmetic fat grafting, underscoring the need for strict aseptic technique, awareness of regional antimicrobial resistance, and better regulation of aesthetic procedures.
Authors
- Farahnaz Bidari
- Ilad Alavi Darazam (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4440-335X)
- Reza M. Robati (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7947-8642)
- Mahdi Isazadeh
- Shirin Zaresharifi
Institutions
- Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
- Published
- 2025-12-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/jocd.70631
- Primary Topic
- Mycobacterium research and diagnosis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00