The NP injected my tear troughs and 1/2 hr later, worst pain of my life around eye and in eye. Begged for help but denied reversal and told no doc. Hemorrhaged and leaked for the next few days, double vision slowly receded. V drowsy & out of it. 3 days later, found out had doc & was immediately in for 3 emergency appts of 500 units acid. Eye doc later said eye anat high risk for narrow angle glaucoma. No one can explain pain. Possible acute narrow-angle glaucoma attack relieved by acid?
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July 4, 2017
Answer: Could filler placement have caused narrow angle glaucoma?
Juvederm Vollure is a new product from Allergan designed for smile lines and marionette lines. In clinical trials in order to get the longevity of 18 months, patients needed to get 2 syringes injected, not a small amount you are referring too. Please do not forget that HA fillers are...
Hello and thank you for your question! Voluma is only available in 1cc syringes at this time. However, once you have treated your main area of concern, your provider may possibly be able to inject the remaining product in a second area of concern. Typically my patients can always find a pl...
While this side effect can be concealed with makeup I would strongly recommend dissolving it with Hyaluronidase. Make sure you are getting treatment from a board-certified physician or other experienced health care professional.
