Dermal fillers can be injected in the face to fill in laugh and frown lines.
Lip fillers can add volume and plumpness.
While the procedure is becoming more popular, it’s important to consider the complications.
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Some complications are common, like temporary redness and swelling.
But in extremely rare cases,facial fillerscan block blood vessels causing a severe complicationblindness.
This article will explain the risks associated with facial filler injections.
Blindness May Occur
Blindness is a rare, albeit possible side effect of facial injections.
This condition is known as retinal artery occlusion (RAO).
If it does occur, blindness will be an immediate effect of filler injections.
Autologous fat is more likely to cause vision problems than other filler material.
The variation in size leads to the blockage of small, medium, and large-sized arteries.
Are Complications Common?
Dermal fillers are usually quite safe.
Still, some partial vision recovery has been possible.
Can You Reverse Blindness and Other Filler Complications?
With treatment, some complications of dermal filler procedures can be reversed.
Even vision problems including blindness may be reversible.
Blindness is most likely to be reversed when hyaluronic acid was used as the filler material.
This is not the case with other filler material like autologous fat, collagen, or calcium hydroxyapatite.
Treatment options may include steroids or hyaluronidase.
About 20% may regain their vision.
While filler injection procedures are generally safe, complications can occur.
Some filler materials are more likely than others to cause vision problems.
Blindness is a rare complication, which, in some cases, can be reversed.
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