Cosmetic fillers can cause deadly complication, experts warn — but new tech exposes it

In the hands of an experienced, licensed professional using proper techniques, the risk of a vascular occlusion should be less than 1%, one plastic surgeon stated.(iStock)

“Ideally,ultrasound should be integratedinto care in a way that supports timely decision-making — either as an immediate point-of-care tool in trained hands, or to confirm and optimize management once initial rescue therapy has begun,” Dr.

To minimize dangerous complications, Pirano — another outside expert not involved in the study — emphasized that injectable treatments should be performed by board-certified specialists with formal training in facial anatomy and complication protocols.

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Study limitations

Some limitations of the study were noted, including its relatively small sample size (100 adults) and the fact that it has not yetbeen peer-reviewed.

experienced specialists,�“This shows how important it is to create clear, standardized guidelines, so the exam can be done in a more consistent way.”

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“Once a critical artery is occluded by filler or embolus, the damage may be irreversible.”

Also, all study participants experienced significant complications, which means the findings may not apply to those with milder cases or different filler types.

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There could also be some degree of geographic bias, as the research was conducted in Brazil, where training standards may differ from the U.S.

Future studies are needed to follow more patients over longer time periods and track their recovery after ultrasound-guided treatment, the study noted.