If you inject juvederm or restylane in the middle of the chin (the tip), is it possible to hit or block the bloodflow in a vein or blood vessel which leads to the vision? Is it possible to get blind if injecting filler in the chin? I use a certified dermatologist, but even the most skilled doctor could do a mistake i guess? So my question is if there is any imortant blood vessels or veins in the chin area? How would i notise if its hit? Will i just wake up blind one day?
December 15, 2016
Answer: Vascular occlusion from chin injection? Vascular occlusion leading to visual loss is extremely rare. The most common areas for this are the NLF, glabella, temples, nose, and under eye. The chin is not a common area for this rare event. It is almost impossible for a filler to cause visual loss from a chin injection because the length the filler needs to travel is much longer than the other areas mentioned. I use cannulas for this injection always and this will significantly decrease the risk of vascular occlusion.
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December 15, 2016
Answer: Vascular occlusion from chin injection? Vascular occlusion leading to visual loss is extremely rare. The most common areas for this are the NLF, glabella, temples, nose, and under eye. The chin is not a common area for this rare event. It is almost impossible for a filler to cause visual loss from a chin injection because the length the filler needs to travel is much longer than the other areas mentioned. I use cannulas for this injection always and this will significantly decrease the risk of vascular occlusion.
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December 19, 2016
Answer: Highly unlikely event A vessel may be encountered with any type of injection (unfortunately we can't see through the skin). Experienced injectors know to avoid the midline areas of the upper and midface - specific areas mentioned below by Dr. Weiner - because of the vascular networks communicating with the central retinal vascular pathways. Slowly injecting the filler avoids a bolus of material being pressured into a vessel and allows the injector to observe the color of the surrounding skin as the filler is injected. If blanching of the skin occurs, the injector stops the procedure and massages. Hyaluronidase is an option to break down the HA fillers if a vascular complication is suspected. Smoking, vascular disease, and other clotting abnormalities are more likely to cause blindness than having filler injections - still a very rare event. The chin is a low risk zone for vascular complications. Once the filler is safely in place, it's safe to say you don't have to live in fear of awakening without your vision. Best wishes.
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December 19, 2016
Answer: Highly unlikely event A vessel may be encountered with any type of injection (unfortunately we can't see through the skin). Experienced injectors know to avoid the midline areas of the upper and midface - specific areas mentioned below by Dr. Weiner - because of the vascular networks communicating with the central retinal vascular pathways. Slowly injecting the filler avoids a bolus of material being pressured into a vessel and allows the injector to observe the color of the surrounding skin as the filler is injected. If blanching of the skin occurs, the injector stops the procedure and massages. Hyaluronidase is an option to break down the HA fillers if a vascular complication is suspected. Smoking, vascular disease, and other clotting abnormalities are more likely to cause blindness than having filler injections - still a very rare event. The chin is a low risk zone for vascular complications. Once the filler is safely in place, it's safe to say you don't have to live in fear of awakening without your vision. Best wishes.
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