Blindness and total ophthalmoplegia after aesthetic polymethylmethacrylate injection: case report

Arq Neuropsiquiatr. 2004 Sep;62(3B):873-4. doi: 10.1590/s0004-282x2004000500025. Epub 2004 Oct 5.

Abstract

Microspheres of polymethyl-methacrylate (PMMA) are exciting new soft-tissue fillers that are becoming increasing popular for facial rejuvenation. Some reports of side effects of this procedure are basically in respect to dermal reaction, with late-onset granulomatous lesion with giant cells and vacuoles. We report blindness and total ophthalmoplegia after PMMA injection into glabellar area in a healthy woman and review the literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Blindness / chemically induced*
  • Cosmetic Techniques / adverse effects*
  • Face
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Injections, Intradermal
  • Microspheres
  • Middle Aged
  • Ophthalmoplegia / chemically induced*
  • Polymethyl Methacrylate / administration & dosage
  • Polymethyl Methacrylate / adverse effects*
  • Rejuvenation

Substances

  • Polymethyl Methacrylate