Tag: Tissue ischemia

While vascular occlusions are relatively rare following cosmetic filler injections (estimated to occur in 3-9 out of every 10,000 injections with hyaluronic acid), the time it takes for a vascular occlusion to show can vary significantly, ranging from immediate blanching to delayed symptoms appearing hours or days later. Recognizing the symptoms and understanding the timeline is crucial for patient safety.

Perfusion problems are a key factor in conditions leading to a significant number of hospital admissions annually. The critical answer to the question, **what happens if perfusion is low**, is that cells become oxygen-deprived, a dangerous state called ischemia that can have severe, system-wide consequences.