Restylane Migration - Bacterial Infection

asked 11 months ago by petunia2 in Houston, TX
Latest answer by Alan Engler, MD
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Tags: allergy, migration, options

I had posed a question re the possibility of restylane migration into my eyes caused from a nurse practitioner here in Houston. Thanks to all the doctors that responded. I went back a few days later to confront this nurse regarding the issue. To make a long story short, she gave me 2 injections of botox in my chin area and that evening I ended up in the ER. The doc stated that it was either allergic conjunctivitis from something leaking into my eye or a bacterial infection. Is this med mal?

5 answers to Restylane Migration - Bacterial Infection

Restylane - Restylane Migration - Bacterial Infection

Something doesn't sound right here...you have had two unusual reactions from a practitioner. First, I am not aware of Restylane "migrating" into your eyes and, second, bacterial contamination, while possible, is rare and unlikely. I would urge you to see the consultation of a board-certified physician for this, and all future, issues regarding injectable treatments. I hope that this helps, and good luck, Dr. E

Alan Engler, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Filler complication?

It is possible but uncommon to experience eye irritation after periocular injection of a filler. This could be just a local irritation to the filler material, or changes resulted from the injection trauma or related infection. These side effects are usually temporary and should resolve within a few days; if infection is suspected then antibiotic therapy is indicated. I don't believe you should be looking into malpractice issue at this point of time. Not quite sure why you: - used a nurse... more

Alexander Ovchinsky, MD
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon

Did I read this right?

You had a problem with the nurse injector and when you confronted her the outcome was further injections, this time botox, in the chin leading to conjunctivitis? That's nuts. At some point you need to take responsibility for your actions. you made the choice to be injected by this person not once but twice. now you are wondering if this is malpractice? this is bad practice by the patient. at some point you allow the injection. if the outcome is bad but all procedures and... more

Rafael C. Cabrera, MD
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

I think you are a little confused.

First, it is always best to have these types of treatment performed by the doctor rather than a nurse. I recognized that see a nurse is less expensive than see a doctor, but one often gets what they pay for. If I understand you, your eyes got red two days after getting a service by a nurse and you want to know if that is medical malpractice. This is my personal opinion, others may have differing opinions. No, getting eye irritation or even an infection of the skin two... more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

Botox to the chin?

I am a little confused regarding the Botox injections to the chin causing a reaction of the conjunctiva? I am not certain why this would occur. I am also confused why you would have Botox injected into your chin? Also doubt a lawsuit against an RN would be successful or profitable and I doubt any attorney would take the case.

S. Randolph Waldman, MD
Lexington Facial Plastic Surgeon

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