Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet. Vol 92 Suppl 3, (2009), p.S85-87
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Tangsirichaipong A. Blindness after facial contour augmentation with injectable silicone.. Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet. Vol 92 Suppl 3, (2009), p.S85-87. Retrieved from: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14740/7644
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.