Why don't cosmetic doctors use Accuvein device so that they can tell where veins are on the face?

Thank you for your important question. The Accuvein device is a device used to help find superficial veins to minimize the risk of bruising during injections. It is not fully consistent and does not eliminate the risk for bruising. Blindness after filler injection is the result of injection into the arterial circulation and not the veins. The risk of blindness after filler injection is extremely low in experienced hands. Find an experienced injector and you should be safe. Best wishes.

Hi,Various vein finders only show superficial veins for the purpose of avoiding bruising. Thorough knowledge of anatomy and injection technique are much more useful for preventing serious complications associated with filler injection.Best,

Hi there,
Thanks for sharing such a great question.
Devices like accuvein are ok to find some veins and avoiding veins will minimise bruising.
However it is arterial blockage which gives blindness and necrosis. Most of the arteries are deep sitting on the bone and not detected by accuvein. So this device can’t be trusted.  A good knowledge of anatomy and good injection techniques is the best way to avoid these complications.

Hey there - thanks for the question! Blocking a vein with filler will not cause blindness, but a knowledge of the anatomy on the face allows the injector to know the likely locations of the arteries to avoid.

Hope that helps

You are wise to be concerned abut the safety of your injections, but there is no device that will insure a safe treatment.  As you know, there are complications secondary to fillers, including swelling, bruising, infection and yes, unfortunately, there have been cases of blindness secondary to the occlusion of an artery, not a vein.  Although there is never a guarantee, it is best to see a doctor with great training and years of experience. You will have a greater chance of a safe and aesthetically pleasing result. All the Best, Alexis Parker MD