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A case of hypertension due to iatrogenic glossopharyngeal neuropathy after aesthetic procedure

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  • Erdinç TUNÇ

  • Tansel Turan

  • İrem Hengirmen Acu

  • Hatice Aygun

  • October 1, 2025

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    A 52-year-old woman developed hypertension and neurological symptoms following a thread lift procedure at an aesthetic clinic.

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    The patient experienced glossopharyngeal nerve injury, confirmed by neurological examination and MRI findings.

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    Initial treatment for presumed essential hypertension included metoprolol, despite no organic pathology being detected.

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    Surgical exploration and removal of the threads led to gradual resolution of symptoms within 20 days postoperatively.

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    This case is the first documented instance of glossopharyngeal nerve injury and resultant hypertension after a thread lift procedure.

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A case of hypertension due to iatrogenic glossopharyngeal neuropathy after aesthetic procedure

  • by Erdinç TUNÇ, Tansel Turan, İrem Hengirmen Acu, Hatice Aygun

  • October 1, 2025

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