Can Restylane injections damage my eyes?

Although many doctors use Restylane, Juvederm and other soft tissue fillers to correct under eye hollows, I do not. Although retinal artery occlusion and blindness is very rare and unlikely (2 cases in the literature), visible lumps under the skin and downward migration of the filler is very common. The eyelid... more

I really love doing hyaluronic treatments under the eyes. I say this even though I am a facial plastic surgeon who does eyelid surgery every week! I started doing the injections about 4 years ago and have even had the treatment myself about 2 years ago. It is amazing as the results can easily... more

Restylane injections are very safe when performed by someone who has alot of experience working around the eyes, such as an oculoplastic surgeon. It's true that if the material is injected into a blood vessel, this can cause retinal artery occlusion and blindness. I have seen one case described in the medical... more

Restylane has become a common material for the treatment of nasojugal grooves, along the bony orbital rim beneath the eye. When performed by a qualified injector it is considered very safe and effective. I have not heard of any incidences of blindness, or other serious complications. This is possible but... more