A Case of Multiple Skin Lesions After Lipodissolve^TM Injection

Mycobacterium abscessus (M. abscessus) is a rapidly growing nontuberculous mycobacterium commonly found in soil and water. It can cause localized infection when inoculated during surgical or cosmetic procedures. We describe a case of a patient who developed multiple skin nodules resulting from injection of LipodissolveTM for cosmetic purposes. We highlight the following points: M. abscessus can have inducible resistance to macrolides and may require novel agents for treatment; outbreaks can occur when injectables contaminated with M. abscessus are inoculated into the skin; and local health departments and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration should be contacted for outbreak investigation.