Hitting Nerves Possible During Filler Injection? Doctor Answers, Tips
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Hitting Nerves Possible During Filler Injection?

Is it possible to hit a nerve when injecting dermal fillers into face? I had a doctor who hit a nerve when performing a dental block, and it was awful, with numbness and swelling for nearly 2 months. If I go without the block next time, am I still at risk for hitting a nerve in the nasolabial folds, tear troughs or lips? Thank you!

1 Doctor Answer | Asked by KGB
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Go Without Dental Block Next Time

My advice would be to defer the dental block next time. You can have a filler placed in the nasolabial folds and tear troughs without a dental block. The lips are far more sensitive and you should have one, but make sure the physician is made aware of your original problem. I think this is a matter of bad luck, not poor technique. Fortunately, I have not encountered this problem, but I did have a patient who did, despite having the dental block performed by an excellent and highly... more
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