Superior Ophthalmic Vein Embolism Following Forehead Augmentation with Autologous Fat Injection

ConclusionsFacial augmentation with autologous fat injection can cause superior ophthalmic vein embolism. Surgeons should therefore perform this procedure very cautiously. Prompt ophthalmological evaluation and proper management are important for improving clinical outcomes.Level of Evidence VThis journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authorswww.springer.com/00266.
Source: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Source Type: research