Nontuberculous mycobacterial infections: a potential complication of cosmetic procedures

• Main Authors: Tiara Hypolite, MD (Author), Jane M. Grant-Kels, MD (Author), Lisa M. Chirch, MD (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wolters Kluwer, 2015-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Interest in surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures has increased significantly over the last few decades. Billions of dollars are spent on these procedures annually. Although the associated risk is generally low, multiple cases of skin and soft tissue infections have been reported. Nontubercu...