Can you tell me what are some safeguards that a good surgeon follows in order to 100% avoid this terrible event from occurring? Everyone's anatomy is different so how can even an experienced surgeon avoid hitting blood vessels in a person's face? Will using a cannula ensure that an artery won't get poked? How about aspirating before injecting? Although it would take longer, is that what should be done, otherwise, how can you know for sure that you didn't hit a blood vessel?
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February 16, 2017
Answer: How "rare" is fat embolism leading to blindness with facial fat transfer
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February 16, 2017
Answer: How "rare" is fat embolism leading to blindness with facial fat transfer