ArticleAesthetic surgery journal2023
A Computed Tomographic Investigation of the Ophthalmic Artery Volume and Its Relevance to Soft Tissue Filler Injections.
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- Mechanisms of Complications from Ear Filler Injections: A Cadaver Imaging and Anatomical Study.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2026Article
- Commentary on: A Computed Tomographic Investigation of the Ophthalmic Artery Volume and its Relevance to Soft Tissue Filler Injection.Aesthetic surgery journal · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe measured intraarterial volume of cadaveric ophthalmic arteries was utilized for safety recommendations during facial soft tissue filler injections. However, its clinical practicability and model applicability have become questionable.
objectivesTo measure the volume of the ophthalmic artery in living individuals by utilizing computed tomography (CT) imaging technology.
methodsA total of 40 Chinese patients (23 males, 17 females) were included in this study with a mean age of 61.0 (14.2) years and a mean body mass index of 23.7 (3.3) kg/m2. Patients were investigated with CT imaging technology to evaluate the length, diameter, and volume of the bilateral ophthalmic arteries as well as the length of the bony orbits, resulting in a total of 80 investigated ophthalmic arteries and orbits.
resultsIndependent of gender, the average length of the ophthalmic artery was 80.6 (18.7) mm, the calculated volume of the ophthalmic artery was 0.16 (0.05) mL and the minimal and maximal internal diameter of the ophthalmic artery were 0.50 (0.05) mm and 1.06 (0.1) mm, respectively.
conclusionsBased on the results obtained from the investigation of 80 ophthalmic arteries it must be concluded that current safety recommendations should be reevaluated. The volume of the ophthalmic artery appears to be 0.2 mL rather than 0.1 mL as previously reported. In addition, it appears impractical to limit the volume of soft tissue filler bolus injections to 0.1 mL due to the aesthetic requirements of each individual patient and treatment plan.
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