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Should I Fear the Possibility of Arterial Occlusion with Juvederm Injection?

I had a vein tied off under my eye, leaving a small scar laterally to my eye. My PS injected it with steroids when he noticed an undisolved stitch. About two weeks later I was left with an indentation I assume is fat necrosis. He said it was an easy fix to fill in with Juviderm. I have very prominant veins in the area, and I am concerned he will occlude a vessel while injecting a filler. I am also concerned about the Tyndell effect around such thin skin. Should I insist on using a cannula?

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Arterial occlusion and Juvederm

Arterial occlusion is a dreaded complication of filler injection in the face. Thankfully, it is rare, but when it occurs it can be devastating. The most important thing is to have a qualified injector with lots of experience in the area you need treated. This complication can almost always be avoided with proper technique.

Matheson A. Harris, MD

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Salt Lake City Oculoplastic Surgeon

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Arterial Occlusion following Soft-Tissue Fillers

First off, let's start at the begining. Atrophy after a steroid injection frequently resolves on its own. It really depends on the concentration and volume of steroid injected and the location. So if you give it sometime, it might improve. Talk to your doctor about the possibility that it will improve without treatment. Second, arterial occlusion can occur with soft-tissue fillers. It's rare, but most often occurs in the glabella (the area between the eyebrows) and is due to... more

Arterial occlusion after Juvederm

Blood vessel occlusion after fillers, especially fat injections is not uncommon. it doesnt happen all the time but when it does its a very scary phenomenon. it is also dependent on the amount of filler material injected. small amounts, (droplets) are very safe way of injecting fillers especially in thin skin like eyelids. my advice to you is to have this question answered in great detail with the PS who will be doing your procedure and definitely closely folow up with him/her to make sure... more

Misbah Khan, MD

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New York Dermatologic Surgeon

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