An American woman popped a pimple and ended up in the hospital with a distorted face (3 photos)
Doctors explained that inflammation in the so-called "triangle of death" should never be attempted on one's own, as this can lead to many unpleasant consequences. 
American Lindsay de Oliveira was hospitalized after popping a pimple in the so-called "triangle of death" on her face and waking up a few hours later with sharp pain, severe swelling, and distorted features. An inflammation developed above the corner of her mouth. The girl squeezed it out and covered it with makeup, but soon the right side of her face became so swollen that she could only smile with the "healthy" side. 
At the clinic, Lindsay underwent an examination, her treatment plan was changed several times, and an MRI was ordered to rule out the spread of the infection through the veins to her brain, eyes, and sinuses. Doctors confirmed that the pimple was indeed located in the area from the corners of the mouth to the bridge of the nose—the dangerous "death triangle," where blood vessels are directly connected to the cerebral sinuses, and if infected, meningitis, thrombosis, and even death are theoretically possible. 
Fortunately, the MRI results were normal: the infection had not spread beyond the soft tissues of the face, and a course of antibiotics helped the girl. A month later, she says, the swelling has completely subsided, but a noticeable scar remains at the site of the inflammation, which she now shares with her TikTok followers as a clear warning against trying to treat acne in this area at home.
"Be careful. If any changes occur, consult a doctor."
Doctors remind everyone that squeezing pimples in the nasolabial triangle is extremely dangerous due to the blood supply, and any significant swelling, pain, facial asymmetry, or fever after such manipulation should promptly consult a specialist. Dermatologists advise treating breakouts in this area only under a doctor's supervision and with over-the-counter medications, rather than mechanical squeezing.
