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. 2012 May;5(5):44–47.

TABLE 1.

Suggested treatment for particulate filler vascular compromise

Nitroglycerin paste 2% Apply immediately upon suspected necrosis and then for 5 minutes every 1-2 hours
Prednisone 20-40mg each day for 3-5 days
Aspirin 325mg 1 under the tongue immediately and then daily
Sildenafil 50mg 1 per day for 3-5 days
Warm compresses Apply 5-10 minutes every 1-2 hours (avoid burning the skin)
Hyperbaric oxygen Begin treatment daily as soon as possible with continued treatments until the area has improved