Delayed inflammatory response evoked in nasal alloplastic implants after COVID-19 vaccination: A case report

Figure 1 Initial gross photograph of the patient at transfer day. After the exploration surgery failed, the patient was transferred to our hospital to undergo revision surgery under general anesthesia.

Figure 2 Radiologic findings. Non-contrast facial computed tomography on the day of symptom onset. Infiltrated subcutaneous tissue around silicone implant (arrow) and both malar areas (arrowhead).

Figure 3 Surgical intervention. Through revision surgery, the inflammatory tissues were debridement and the silicone implant was completely removed. A: Completely removed nasal silicone implant; B: Resected several capsules around silicone implant during surgery.

Figure 4 Postoperative day 4. Skin erythema and swelling decreased with time. The patient was discharged after a complete recovery of symptoms on postoperative day 4.