Under-eye filler injections are becoming increasingly popular because they can quickly correct deep under-eye wrinkles, dark circles, or bags under the eyes without surgery. However, many people may have heard about the risk of "blindness" after filler injections, causing concern and hesitation about this procedure.
In this article, we will explain the facts based on anatomy and medical research to help you understand whether such risks are real and how to prevent them.
❌ Blindness from fillers: Is it possible?
The answer is... possible but The chances of that happening are very low. This can occur from "injecting filler directly into arteries connected to the eye," such as in the forehead, bridge of the nose, or between the eyebrows, rather than directly under the eyes.
Anatomically, the blood vessels beneath the eye. It is not directly connected to the blood vessels that supply the retina. Like other areas, direct injections under the eye are less likely to cause blindness than injections in high-risk areas such as the bridge of the nose.
What do the blood vessels under the eyes look like?
The area beneath the eyes contains several blood vessels, such as the infraorbital artery and angular artery, which are located deeper than the skin layer and usually run along the bone, not directly connected to the ophthalmic artery that supplies the eye directly.
Therefore, knowing the correct anatomical location of the blood vessels in this area is important. It can help you avoid dangerous spots. If the doctor is skilled in anatomy and specific injection techniques.
✅ How do cannulas help reduce risk?
Usage Cannula (blunt needle) Using a cannula instead of a sharp needle is another method that greatly reduces the risk because a cannula cannot easily penetrate a blood vessel like a sharp needle, thus reducing the chance of injecting filler directly into a blood vessel.
Furthermore, cannulas offer more precise control over the injection direction and reduce post-injection bruising.
A doctor's knowledge of anatomy is key.
One factor that reduces the risk of getting filler injections under the eyes is... Knowledge and experience of physicians in facial anatomy.
A physician with an understanding of facial structure, blood vessels, and skin layers can safely select injection sites, minimize the risk of blood vessel damage, and place fillers in the appropriate layer, resulting in beautiful and natural-looking results.
✨ In summary: Getting under-eye fillers isn't as scary as you might think.
While news of blindness from fillers scares many, if the procedure is performed by a skilled physician using safe techniques, proper cannula use, and a deep understanding of anatomy, these risks can be minimized to almost zero.
At Fresh Code Clinic, patient safety is our top priority. Our doctors specialize in under-eye filler injections, using the cannula technique and analyzing each patient's individual facial structure to achieve the most beautiful and safest results.
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