Data ranges in relation to bacterial infections and dermal filler are vast. With this said, any clinician needs to be able to acknowledge the signs in any way they present. Very mild presentation of inflammation may be noticed before the body ultimately detects and resolves the bacterial invasion; however, we must also be conscious of the fact that equally, these infections can result in biofilm reactions, abscess, and even life-threatening septicaemia.

Facial Aesthetics can sometimes be seen as an isolated area of treatment, but as a competent and ethical practitioner, a patient must be seen as a whole entity, with the entire body considered. It is important to be able to adequately understand diagnosis, management and prevention of infections to minimise risk to patients.