I heard filler can cause blindness, but does it occur right after the injection? or can it also occur weeks or months after the injection? also are lips and chin filler dangerous?
Answer: Blindness from filler injections Blindness is possible, if fillers are injected into the vascular system that includes the retinal artery. The chance of this happening is fairly unusual. If it happens, symptoms would begin very soon after the injection. All procedures carry risks of complications. Patients should look at implication of complications and incidence when calculating risk benefit ratios. Best, Mats Hagstrom, MD
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Answer: Blindness from filler injections Blindness is possible, if fillers are injected into the vascular system that includes the retinal artery. The chance of this happening is fairly unusual. If it happens, symptoms would begin very soon after the injection. All procedures carry risks of complications. Patients should look at implication of complications and incidence when calculating risk benefit ratios. Best, Mats Hagstrom, MD
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March 2, 2023
Answer: Fillers Although it is highly unlikely there are incidents that under eye filler of filler in that nasal bridge can cause blindness that is why its extremely important that a board certified physician is injecting. Lip filler and chin filler is usually very safe if injected properly and again a physician. See an expert injector and best of luck!
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March 2, 2023
Answer: Fillers Although it is highly unlikely there are incidents that under eye filler of filler in that nasal bridge can cause blindness that is why its extremely important that a board certified physician is injecting. Lip filler and chin filler is usually very safe if injected properly and again a physician. See an expert injector and best of luck!
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