Are there any risks invloved when getting filler to widen the jaw?

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Does getting jaw filler to enhance the jaw have risk of blindness like the other parts of the face? Or is there no risk in this area?

Michael A. Zadeh, MD, FACS · Answer

There are risks involved with anything in life. The main risks of filler injections are swelling, bruising, infection, and reactions to the filler, and unwanted/unnatural results. These can all be minimized in the hands of an experienced injector. I use cannulas for the jawline area most often to minimize the risks. Make sure you are under the care of an experienced physician provider. Best wishes.

Thuy-Van Tina Ho, MD · Answer

Dear mina777,
Thank you for your question. Blindness is always a possible rare complication associated with filler injection to any area if the filler product gets into an artery and travels to the retinal artery. There is a higher risk of blindness with cases reported associated with filler to the nose and glabella. I recommend you seek an in-person consultation with an experienced facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon injector who takes the risks of filler seriously and can discuss with you the precautions they take to minimize these risks.

Daniel Chang, MSc, MBBS, MRCS · Answer

With fillers, there are always general risks of swelling, bruising and complications of vascular occlusion leading to skin necrosis and blindness.
In the jaw, necrosis and blindness can happen too.
I recommend seeking in-person consult with an experienced injector.
Hope this helps and Merry Christmas!!
Dr Daniel Chang

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

The risks are similar for the jawline as any area injected with filler. There are major vessels along the jawline which can lead to blindness and vascular occlusion. I prefer to use cannulas in a superficial place to avoid these vessels (facial).

Mehdi Sina, MD · Answer

Hi,While it is extraordinarily rare, the risk of blindness is never eliminated when injecting fillers into the face. Other measures can be taken to further reduce the risks associated with filler injection; including injecting with a cannula. Best,

Are there any risks invloved when getting filler to widen the jaw?

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