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Can upper eyelid fillers cause blindness?

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tillyprufrockNov 30, 2014

Hello. I have asymmetrical and slightly hollow upper eyelids and wanted a hyaluronic filler such as restalyne to reduce the hollowness. Is this area around the eye most prone to retinal damage? And does using a blunt cannula rather than a needle work around that region? Thanks

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Jason Emer, MD

This can be treated well with microneedling and/or fillers, I typically use silicone or Artefill for this since it is more permanent.  However, HA type fillers can last many years in this area specifically Voluma and work well for people who are nervous about more permanent fillers....

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Cameron Chesnut, MD, FAAD, FACMS

Upper eyelid hollowness is a dramatically underappreciated, yet incredibly important component of aging in the eyelids. With normal aging, our upper eyelid fat pads tend to retract and expose this upper lid hollowness, those with “deep set eyes“ are especially prone, and unfortunately old...

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Hello,In order to achieve a good correction of this problem, it's important to understand that hollowness of the upper orbits is usually the result of anatomy that predisposes to that problem and age related volume loss.  This problem is most effectively treated with a hyaluronic acid...

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Edward J. Gross, MD

Fillers are a safe and effective solution to fill in that hollowness without compromising or changing the shape of your eyes. The best filler in my experience for under the eyes and tear troughs is Restylane. It lasts a good 6-12 months in that area and looks very soft and natural since it is...

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I find great results with many lasers or RF devices (sublative, Fraxel, Clear and Brilliant, Thermage, CO2) in combination with topical creams and/or microneedling.  I suggest finding a physician with experience to address your concerns and who specializes in facial rejuvenation....

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Brian C. Reuben, MD

Thank you for your question.  Silicone is an inert substance, it does not cause any severe reactions.  It does not breakdown and is not absorbed by the body.   The body instead will "wall it off" with scar tissue, as it does with anything that is not normally found on the body....

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