Sudden vision loss and neurological deficits after facial hyaluronic acid filler injection.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The ongoing expansion of the cosmetic armamentarium of facial rejuvenation fails to uncover the inherent risks of cosmetic interventions. Informed consent to all risks of cosmetic filler injections and potential sequelae, including ocular and neurological complications, should be carefully ensured. We present two cases of complications following facial hyaluronic acid filler injections.

Case presentations

Case 1: A 43-year-old woman presented with monocular vision loss of the left eye, associated ptosis, ophthalmoplegia, periocular pain and nausea, cutaneous changes of the glabella region and forehead, and sensory impairment in the left maxillary branch dermatome (V2) after receiving a hyaluronic acid (HA) filler injection into the left glabellar area. On ophthalm

SUBMITTER: Lucaciu A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9290300 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature