Hi,
I'm interested in fillers, possibly Juvederm, to combat some of the not-so-fine wrinkles I have been developing, especially over the last five or so years. Though I dislike the idea of having anything injected into my skin, I dread the idea of plastic surgery even more. While reading about fillers on the internet, I did see that some places list fainting as a possible side effect. Is this really a possibility, or is that just a freak accident that has nothing to do with the fillers themselves? The thought is a little worrying so I would like to know more before I have anything done.
Thanks!
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That is an interesting question. The main reason that causes people receiving fillers to pass out is a fear of the procedure, or even a phobia of needles in general. Such people would also be at risk of fainting while they are about to receive local anesthesia for dental procedures, to name an example. The second reason is more controllable. A substance called epinephrine is sometimes used in the local anesthesia provided for fillers. In some people, this causes tachycardia and fainting. Those who are worried about that should ask for local anesthesia without the use of epinephrine.
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Hi,
That is interesting. Thank you for sharing. That makes a lot of sense, actually. Though that makes me feel better about the idea of getting fillers for my wrinkles, I do have to admit that I do not like needles much and tend to have superficial fillings at the dentist done without any anesthesia — it is just that it seems easier that way, because I really do not like the way it feels when the needle goes in. Do fillers feel similar to getting a local anesthetic injection at the dentist, then? But then times many? How many local anesthesia injections would you have if you were to get fillers?
That is interesting. Thank you for sharing. That makes a lot of sense, actually. Though that makes me feel better about the idea of getting fillers for my wrinkles, I do have to admit that I do not like needles much and tend to have superficial fillings at the dentist done without any anesthesia — it is just that it seems easier that way, because I really do not like the way it feels when the needle goes in. Do fillers feel similar to getting a local anesthetic injection at the dentist, then? But then times many? How many local anesthesia injections would you have if you were to get fillers?
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I have been thinking about getting fillers myself for a while now actually and the thought that you can faint from them is quite worrying even with the caveat that it's just because you are scared or there is something in the anesthesia that causes it. I am seriously wondering how often this happens and whether it is a serious enough side effect that it is a good reason not to get any fillers. I am wondering if botox would be able to cause this too. Where can I find more information about fainting and fillers or other types of facial injections?
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So I just did a search on this to see if I could turn up any new info. I didn't find anything that PP already didn't mention with regard to fainting, but I did find some worrying stuff.
(If you prefer to live your life in oblivion, this is where you gotta stop reading, LOL.)
When fillers are injected into blood vessels, they can lead to blockages which can lead to all kindsa nasties, like stroke, necrosis of the skin, vision loss or blindness. If you do have signs of stroke after getting fillers, including dizziness and confusion (which I guess is a bit like fainting) or facial drooping and headaches, well, you gotta go to the emergency room. You could also consider thinking twice before getting fillers... I know I would. :)
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Londongirl, your post prompted me to look some of that up, mainly on the FDA website which I assume is among the most reputable sources out there. You're right. These aren't really things I had taken into account. Unfortunately they do not really provide information about how often these side effects occur, so I am not sure. Do you know anything about that by any chance? Every procedure of course carries some risks, but I am assuming since these products are FDA approved and I want to get fillers for my face and not in other areas for which they are not approved, it should be OK.
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Hello, I have had Juvederm and I am very happy with the results. It felt a bit weird, but it was over relatively quickly and I did not feel any real pain and did not faint. I think that, when we are a little scared about a procedure, we dwell on the possible negatives. I trust my plastic surgeon, who also did liposuction for me, and I did not read much about the procedure before having it done. Now that I have had it done, I am not worried about having it done again even after reading about the side effects that some people have. Those are rare, and because they did not happen to me the first time I do not think they will next time either. Don't overthink it if you trust your provider :).
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They absolutely can! I have had botox in my forehead and fainted. Then I went for Juvederm in my lips and I expected that it was the botox that had caused the fainting but no, I started to feel queasy when the needle went in my lip and was fortunately able to alert the provider right before it happened. At my follow up Juvederm, I passed out again. I am not scared of needles and have never passed out at the dentist or getting blood drawn, so I am sure it is something about these products that is causing this for me. You are not alone.
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I'm planning to have facial fillers under eyes and upper lip enhancement - does anyone have a rough idea about the price of this procedure?
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I got under eye fillers twice and fainted both times. I’ve never been a fainter and won’t consider myself afraid of needles. The first time I hang eaten breakfast yet and the second time I made sure to eat a good breakfast and hydrate. Still happened. It’s weird how it comes on. The procedure isn’t even painful but for some reason the longer the procedure went on my stomach would start turning. Palms would sweat like crazy and start to feel crazy lightheaded. As soon as I’d tell the doctor how I was feeling, he’d lean my chair back and before I knew it (even when I was fighting fainting) I was being woken up- super disoriented. It was worth it though. And I would do it again.
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A doctor injected fillers in my face and broke a blood vessel causing blanching. How long for this to heal?
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I was so excited to finally have an appointment to get filler today. He started with the checks and my tummy turned and I came over with a hot flush and felt like I was going to be sick. He lay me back and I recovered fine, but he wouldn’t continue with doing the tear trough and nasolabia folds. It wasn’t painful, I think it was more the thought of it and hearing the filler squish a bit when it went in. I will make another appointment to get the rest done. So disappointed about today though. Any tips as to how to avoid this happening in the future?
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Hello, when you say upper lip enhancement what are you referring to exactly? I recently had a “lip and flip” which filler plus Botox injected in your top lip Cupid’s arrow to give it a subtle but beautiful full and pouty look. I got only half a syringe of filler in my lips. The “flip” part cost me $100, the filler for half of a syringe was $300. A full syringe typically costs around $650, but this can vary greatly depending on where you live. My advice is to always ask for a price quote upfront plus whatever the deviation might be that way you’re not shocked when you’re presented with price after the procedure. For the under eye area are you getting tear troughs or cheek fillers, or something else? I actually got cheek fillers today to help combat my puffy eyes and lines by my mouth and the reason I came on here is to read about fainting during the procedure. It didn’t really hurt at all and I was an Army medic so sharp things don’t phase me but yet I still passed out…and I mean I passed OUT!! It was the strangest feeling I’ve ever experienced, I could hear and see my nurse calling my name trying to revive me yet I could not talk, react, do anything at all because mentally I was someplace else completely. I remember following a fence line and seeing the most beautiful green grass, then finally I came back. I literally asked her if I died because I was trying to come back to her but couldn’t. I was drenched in sweat and felt weak, and a bit nauseous but after she held a fan to me and gave me cold water I was ok. I still feel a little off but just be aware of that fainting possibility, it’s really strange.
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