Cutaneous Necrosis
Pronunciation: kyoo-TAY-nee-us neh-KROH-sis
Death of skin tissue resulting from disrupted blood supply, a serious potential complication of injectable cosmetic procedures.
Full Definition
Cutaneous necrosis in aesthetic medicine refers to the localised death of skin cells caused by compromised perfusion, most commonly following intravascular injection of filler or sustained vessel compression. It is a critical adverse event documented in safety reports, consent forms, and complication management protocols. Editors working on such documents must retain precise clinical language and must not soften the term to 'skin damage' or 'skin discolouration', as those substitutions understate the severity. The term typically appears alongside 'vascular occlusion' as part of a causal sequence.
Usage
Usage note: Retain this exact term in adverse event and consent copy; do not substitute euphemistic alternatives.
In Context
- "The consent form listed cutaneous necrosis as a rare but recognised risk of nasolabial fold augmentation." — Informed consent form
- "Authors must not substitute 'skin discolouration' for 'cutaneous necrosis' in complication-reporting sections." — Editorial style guide note