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Possible to Hit a Nerve During a Filler Injection?

asked 2 years ago by KGB
Latest answer by Jeremy Waldman, MD
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Tags: nerve damage

Is it possible to hit a nerve during a filler injection? I know it's rare but I'm wondering if it's possible to hit a nerve during filler injection (without a nerve block) with Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse, etc?

1 answer to Possible to Hit a Nerve During a Filler Injection?

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Facial nerves and fillers

During any surgical procedure on the face, it possible to encounter a nerve. This includes invasive surgical procedures as well as injectables. It is important that the provider be knowledgeable in anatomy and familiar with the proper injection techniques. This is why I recommend that you seek a board certified plastic surgeon whenever considering one of these procedures. When injected properly, fillers can be very safe and the incidence of nerve injury is extremely low.
Jeremy Waldman, MD

Manchester Plastic Surgeon

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