Subcutaneous infection caused by <i>Mycobacterium abscessus</i> following cosmetic injections of botulinum toxin: A case report

BACKGROUND: ) following cosmetic injections of botulinum toxin. CASE SUMMARY: was successfully isolated. The pathogen was identified by acid-fast staining and DNA sequencing. The patient was treated with the strategy of clarithromycin, ofloxacin, and amikacin according to the result of drug sensitivity test and got complete remission of the lesions. CONCLUSION: The case presents the whole process of diagnosis and management of NTM infection after cosmetic intervention and highlights the diagnostic thoughts. In a word, the mycobacterium infection should be aware in patients after cosmetic performance.