Does getting jaw filler for wider jaw line have a risk of blindness like other parts of the face?

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Does getting jaw filler for wider jawline have risk of blindness like other parts of the face that are danger zones for fillers or there is no risk of it in the jaw region.

Matthew Richardson, MD · Answer

Blindness is an extremely rare complication associated with filler injections. Millions of injections are performed every year, with very few cases of blindness reported. While it is true that blindness has occurred most commonly with injections closer to the eyes such as those in the glabella or around the nose, it is theoretically possible with any facial injection, and has been reported in almost every injection location. Certain injection techniques can help to minimize this risk.Be sure to see an expert physician injector.All the best,

Thuy-Van Tina Ho, MD · Answer

Dear Meena428,
Thank you for your question. Blindness is a very rare but possible risk associated with any filler injection. It is more likely associated with filler to the nose and glabella with associated cases reported. I recommend you seek an in-person consultation with an experienced injector who takes the risks associated with filler seriously and can discuss with you what precautions they take to reduce the risk of potentially serious complications such as blindness.

Shaun Patel, MD · Answer

Blindness is an extremely rare complication of filler treatment especially when performed by an experienced provider. Slow and lower pressure injections are the best way to reduce risk of filler complications. Cannulas can help as well. The best thing to do is see an experienced injector for your treatment.

Christopher R. Macdonald, FRCS(Plast) · Answer

Thanks for the question. 
Blindness due to filler injection is extremely rare but is a risk that you must be aware of. 
It is due to filler be injected into an artery and it passing backwards from there to the ophthalmic artery where it starves the eye of oxygen. It makes anatomical sense for the arteries around the forehead, glabella and medial cheek to be high risk for this as they communicate over a short distance. If having filler to enhance your jawline, the danger would be injecting the facial artery where it passes over your mandible. Although, this could cause localised tissue ischaemia/necrosis, I think it is very unlikely that this would cause blindness. 
I would suggest seeing a certified plastic surgeon to discussing yiur options and the associated risks.
Good luck!
Dr Chris Macdonald
CRM Aesthetics

Inzhili Kitto, MD · Answer

Hello Meena and thank you for your question. You have a valid concern with fillers however the risks are very minimal. Also, injecting the lower face is tricky and might not always lead to satisfactory results. If you decide to proceed with the injectables consult with a plastic surgeon or another physician who does injectables every day and is well aware of the facial anatomy. I hope this helps and wish you all the best.

Jo Herzog, MD · Answer

Although I tell patients that I would never say never, because anything can happen, you are more likely to get killed in a car accident on the way to the doctor then to become blind especially if you are being injected by an experienced doctor. There are reports of blindness with fillers but it is rare. I think that many come from areas where fillers are being injected in spas. However, anything can happen , even with the best of doctors, so nobody will ever promise anything. You need to weigh the risk benefit.

Does getting jaw filler for wider jaw line have a risk of blindness like other parts of the face?

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