Over the past decade non-surgical filler injections have become an increasingly popular treatment for soft tissue augmentation and facial rejuvenation. For the most part, these filler injections are considered relatively safe.
Yet from my knowledge of case reports and conference discussions, there seems to be an increasing number of serious adverse events occurring, including loss of visual function, blindness, skin necrosis and facial scarring associated with the use of filler injections. In this article, I discuss the underlying facial anatomy and mechanism of these serious adverse events, the concept of facial danger zones, and present a discussion of both treatment and prevention of these serious adverse events.
Soft tissue fillers are an increasingly popular treatment for soft tissue augmentation and facial rejuvenation. The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery reported approximately 13% growth in…
