Avoiding the "danger zones" when injecting dermal fillers and volume enhancers

Plast Surg Nurs. 2014 Jul-Sep;34(3):108-11; quiz 112-3. doi: 10.1097/PSN.0000000000000053.

Abstract

Aesthetic providers need to be aware of the serious potential complications that can result from occlusion of specific facial arterial and venous structures. This article focuses on the anatomical "danger zones" to avoid during dermal filler and volume enhancer injection procedures. Clinical pearls are provided on how to avoid these "danger zones" and what to do if a rare complication (e.g., skin necrosis or vision loss) does occur.

MeSH terms

  • Cosmetic Techniques / adverse effects*
  • Dermal Fillers / administration & dosage*
  • Dermal Fillers / adverse effects
  • Education, Nursing, Continuing*
  • Face / physiology*
  • Humans
  • Injections, Intradermal / adverse effects
  • Injections, Intradermal / methods*
  • Necrosis / diagnosis
  • Necrosis / nursing
  • Necrosis / prevention & control
  • Skin Aging / drug effects*

Substances

  • Dermal Fillers