Ophthalmic Complications after Needle-Based Medical Aesthetic Procedures: A Narrative Review

Background: This study aimed to discuss common complications of medical aesthetic treatments, which require ophthalmological intervention. Methods: This literature study evaluated published journal articles (clinical trials or scientific reviews) that were extracted from electronic databases (MEDLINE and PubMed) and reference lists of related articles. Only articles available in English were considered for this review. Results: Unskillful interference in the eye area can cause severe, irreversible complications, including blindness. This is a constant risk because of anatomical deviations, and retrograde blood flow. Conclusions: Accurate knowledge of anatomy, especially the vascular anatomy of high-risk sites, and the understanding of the depth and plane of injection, and various injection techniques minimize the risk of these complications.