I had dermal fillers (.5ml) in my cheeks and fainted. I apparently stopped breathing. I am not great with needles, but did not feel faint or black out until about 5 minutes after the procedure. Could this have been an allergic reaction?
October 20, 2017
Answer: Fainting The episode that you had is not an uncommon. The condition is called Neurocardiogenic syncope(previously called and better known as Vasovagal Syncope). It's estimated that about 25% of the population has this and there are certain triggers(blood, needles, car accidents, etc...) We don't really understand why but in some people certain events will result in an automatic and uncontrollable response to the nervous system that drops the heart rate and blood pressure down to the point where there is such a small amount of blood flow to the brain that you faint. It's extremely alarming to patients, but usually harmless. I would definitely let your provider(s) know this happened to you so they can be prepared should it happen again.
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October 20, 2017
Answer: Fainting The episode that you had is not an uncommon. The condition is called Neurocardiogenic syncope(previously called and better known as Vasovagal Syncope). It's estimated that about 25% of the population has this and there are certain triggers(blood, needles, car accidents, etc...) We don't really understand why but in some people certain events will result in an automatic and uncontrollable response to the nervous system that drops the heart rate and blood pressure down to the point where there is such a small amount of blood flow to the brain that you faint. It's extremely alarming to patients, but usually harmless. I would definitely let your provider(s) know this happened to you so they can be prepared should it happen again.
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October 19, 2017
Answer: Fainting after fillers Yes, your fainting is most likely a simple vasovagal type reaction to the procedure. It can happen from the simplest of procedures and is not unusual to occur just after the procedure is complete. Although I would be comfortable performing procedures on you in the future it will be very important for your physicians to be aware of this incident. And, since I do not know your full medical history it may be worth touching base with your primary physician.
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October 19, 2017
Answer: Fainting after fillers Yes, your fainting is most likely a simple vasovagal type reaction to the procedure. It can happen from the simplest of procedures and is not unusual to occur just after the procedure is complete. Although I would be comfortable performing procedures on you in the future it will be very important for your physicians to be aware of this incident. And, since I do not know your full medical history it may be worth touching base with your primary physician.
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