Blindness after facial contour augmentation with injectable silicone.
Blindness as a complication of cosmetic surgery is not common, but it has been reported in cases of blepharoplasty and facial injection of various substances. The author reported a 36-year-old female with blindness in one eye following silicone injection in the temple area for facial contour augmentation and explained the possible pathophysiology.
Tangsirichaipong
Arunee
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Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Medical Center, Srinakharinwirot University, Nakhon Nayok, Thailand.
D000328:Adult; D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001766:Blindness / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007279:Injections, Subcutaneous; D012828:Silicones / Q000009:adverse effects*
D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D012828:Silicones