I have an abnormally strong vasovagal response (get pins and needles in my eyes and can black out for eyedrops, dilation, and even when I got my lips injected). I want Voluma in my cheeks but am nervous because I heard their is an increased risk w/the blindness complication and while I know it is rare, I would just like to know how in the moment I can know if I'm having a complication or a simple vasovagal syncope like I might normally have.
August 8, 2019
Answer: Most Comfortable Voluma Injections....When getting Voluma, how can you immediately tell the difference between a bad reaction (b Hi LA Girl,The most important thing that you can do is make sure that you choose your facial filler injecting physician most carefully. With experience, knowledge of facial anatomy, skill, and natural artistic vision the injection of Voluma should be extremely safe and effective. We have treated hundreds of patients without adverse events or complications other than occasional minimal bruising. We would advise you to use relaxation breathing techniques during your Voluma treatment, if you show signs of a vasovagal reaction, we immediately stop injecting until you recover fully. We have many patients like yourself who were nervous and anxious at their first injection visit who have returned many times finding their treatment very easy and reminisce on how far they have come where the injections no longer bother them at all. Again, choose your injecting physician carefully and you should have nothing to worry about. Good luck and be well.Dr. P Encino, CA
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August 8, 2019
Answer: Most Comfortable Voluma Injections....When getting Voluma, how can you immediately tell the difference between a bad reaction (b Hi LA Girl,The most important thing that you can do is make sure that you choose your facial filler injecting physician most carefully. With experience, knowledge of facial anatomy, skill, and natural artistic vision the injection of Voluma should be extremely safe and effective. We have treated hundreds of patients without adverse events or complications other than occasional minimal bruising. We would advise you to use relaxation breathing techniques during your Voluma treatment, if you show signs of a vasovagal reaction, we immediately stop injecting until you recover fully. We have many patients like yourself who were nervous and anxious at their first injection visit who have returned many times finding their treatment very easy and reminisce on how far they have come where the injections no longer bother them at all. Again, choose your injecting physician carefully and you should have nothing to worry about. Good luck and be well.Dr. P Encino, CA
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August 7, 2019
Answer: Blindness with filler injection Hello and thank you for your question. Blindness is an extremely rare adverse event with filler injections around the nose and eyes. It would be sudden and painless. Vasovagal reaction is quite common with needles among other causes. A specially trained provider to perform your cosmetic procedures would be able to avoid poor outcomes and respond to them appropriately.
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August 7, 2019
Answer: Blindness with filler injection Hello and thank you for your question. Blindness is an extremely rare adverse event with filler injections around the nose and eyes. It would be sudden and painless. Vasovagal reaction is quite common with needles among other causes. A specially trained provider to perform your cosmetic procedures would be able to avoid poor outcomes and respond to them appropriately.
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