Can local anesthetic (lidocaine, etc.) be used before injection of upper eyelid (i.e. orbital rim) filler? (photo)

August 27, 2014
Asked By:Erin2342 in San Francisco, CA

My upper eyelids (well not the upper eyelid itself but hopefully you know what I mean - the orbital rim I think) are starting to look hollow due to age and also I had a browlift which I think contributed to the problem. I'd like to get some filler in that area but the doctor I visited said he couldn't use any anesthetic because it would be too difficult for him to see exactly where to fill. Do any doctors use local anesthetic before injecting in that area? I have very low pain tolerance:(Thanks!

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August 29, 2014

Answer: Lidocaine with Filler

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August 29, 2014

Answer: Lidocaine with Filler

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August 29, 2014

Answer: Pain control

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August 29, 2014

Answer: Pain control

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