Accidental injection of filler into woman’s bloodstream led to blindness, says distributor

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The woman in her 30s was injected with AestheFill at a Redhill clinic on July 20. Read more at straitstimes.com.

SINGAPORE – The accidental injection of a dermal filler into the bloodstream led to a woman losing her vision in the first reported case of its kind in Singapore, the product distributor said citing the results of its investigations.

The regulator said it was investigating whether there were batch-related defects that could have affected product safety and quality.The Parvus spokesman recommended that people considering such aesthetic treatment should seek consultations only from medical practitioners who are qualified and have undergone proper training in administering dermal fillers.

The clinic where the incident happened has been closed since Tuesday. A representative for the clinic earlier declined comment, citing patient confidentiality.Based on ST’s checks, AestheFill continues to be available at clinics, though several have been getting calls from patients asking to cancel or reschedule their AestheFill treatment appointments this week.

The tell-tale signs are almost immediate. Patients could feel searing pain in their eyes or experience blanching, where their skin turns pale. If the practitioner suspects blood vessel compromise to the retina, the injection should be stopped and the patient placed on his or her back. Ms Evonne Ng, 38, a public relations and marketing professional who goes for filler and Botox treatments, told ST she would not stop her treatments. She stressed that the doctor’s skills are an important factor when picking a clinic.

 

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