- FoI Number
- 2023-514
- Subject
- Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Fillers
- Date Received
- 21/11/2023
- Request and Response
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1. Number of cases treated in the last 5 years related to complications resulting from hyaluronic acid dermal fillers being injected into the buttocks/ hips/ breasts of patients.
2. Number of hospital admissions in the last 5 years related to complications resulting from hyaluronic acid dermal fillers being injected into the buttocks/ hips/ breasts of patients
3. Number of surgical interventions required in the last 5 years related to complications resulting from hyaluronic acid dermal fillers being injected into the buttocks/ hips/ breasts of patients
4. Total spend in the last 5 years related to complications resulting from hyaluronic acid dermal fillers being injected into the buttocks/ hips/ breasts of patients
NHS Shetland uses the ICD 10 coding system. No specific ICD 10 code exists that relates to complications resulting from hyaluronic acid dermal fillers being injected into the buttocks/ hips/ breasts of patients.
No A&E: Presenting Complaint, Triage Assessment, or Diagnosis during this time period mentioned hyaluronic acid.
Beyond this in accordance with FOISA s 17(1), NHS Shetland confirms that it does not hold the information requested.
