Thai dermatologists warn nose filler can cause blindness

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Thai dermatologists warn nose filler can cause blindness
By Digital Content



BANGKOK, June 5 -- The Dermatological Society of Thailand (DST) warned today that getting a 'nose filler' can cause blindness, revealing that eight Thai patients have found to be negatively affected by the injection process and that only one has been cured.

Society Chairman Dr Noppadol Noppakhun, in conjunction with the Royal College of Ophthalmologists of Thailand (RCOPT), told the public of the danger of receiving a nose filler injection under the eyes, as it could clog blood vessels there, especially those nourishing the eyes, and that the clogging causes blindness.

The physicians warned that nose filler injections should be avoided absolutely, as it could cause blindness or cause the skin around the injected area to become dead.

The dermatological society press briefing today featured a 33-year old patient who has undergone a nose filler procedure and suffered the side effect of a wound, which could not be healed after three years of treatment.

RCOPT President Dr Paisarn Ruamwiboonsuk said there are at least 41 national and international medical journals that reported that around 61 patients within Thailand and around the world have been suffering from the side effects of filler injections.

The journals also revealed that up until now, 44 Korean and three American patients have been blinded by the injections, while Thailand has confirmed that eight patients have been blinded, with only one patient cured. (MCOT online news)


-- TNA 2014-06-05

[Bluespunk]

"The journals also revealed that up until now, 44 Korean and three American patients have been blinded by the injections, while Thailand has confirmed that eight patients have been blinded, with only one patient cured."

​Still, curing blindness even only once is fairly impressive.

[retell]

And still they do not ban this dangerous cosmetic procedure

[332]

Shocking really. And indicative of modern society.

Imagine feeling so inferior and unhappy with yourself that you need to do crap like that to feel good in yourself.

Then it turns you blind! What a kick in the @ss.

[seajae]

I just wanted to find out what nose filler was, had a funny impression of people filling up their nostrils for some silly reason

[MMarlow]

"The journals also revealed that up until now, 44 Korean and three American patients have been blinded by the injections, while Thailand has confirmed that eight patients have been blinded, with only one patient cured."

​Still, curing blindness even only once is fairly impressive.

The blindness wasn't cured, eight patients were blinded and one was successfully treated for the effects of the filler, therefore avoiding blindness.

[Bluespunk]

"The journals also revealed that up until now, 44 Korean and three American patients have been blinded by the injections, while Thailand has confirmed that eight patients have been blinded, with only one patient cured."

​Still, curing blindness even only once is fairly impressive.

The blindness wasn't cured, eight patients were blinded and one was successfully treated for the effects of the filler, therefore avoiding blindness.

My but sarcasm does pass you by. Read the part of the OP I quoted.

or even the opening paragraph. Eight affected, one cured later says 8 blinded, one cured. Therefore it is claiming that blindness has been cured.

'The Dermatological Society of Thailand (DST) warned today that getting a 'nose filler' can cause blindness, revealing that eight Thai patients have found to be negatively affected by the injection process and that only one has been cured.'

Edited June 5, 2014 by Bluespunk

[PermaNewb]

Shocking really. And indicative of modern society.

Imagine feeling so inferior and unhappy with yourself that you need to do crap like that to feel good in yourself.

Then it turns you blind! What a kick in the @ss.

seems a perfect remedy...if you think you're ugly enough to do this and you go blind...well then you don't have to look at yourself anymore..

Win win!!

Som num na

[DrTuner]

One of the most stupid ways to destroy your face. A fake nose can be seen miles away, horrid.

[GeorgeO]

I just wanted to find out what nose filler was, had a funny impression of people filling up their nostrils for some silly reason

Yes, had me wondering too. Strange what names they give to things. I believed for years that Pollyfilla was an embalming process for parrots...!!

[Artisi]

Seems it's not only wan_king that can send you blind.

And confirms the reason to close all these stupid cosmetic clinics as discussed in http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/731720-crackdown-on-illegal-beauty-clinics-in-thailand/

Edited June 5, 2014 by Artisi

[UbonRatch]

There's some people around here with a total sense of humour loss.

[iReason]

And still they do not ban this dangerous cosmetic procedure

You can't fix stupid.

There's customers out there for everything...

[UbonRatch]

And still they do not ban this dangerous cosmetic procedure

You can't fix stupid.

There's customers out there for everything...

Is that a quote from a Chinese tablet maker?

[Johnnie99]

"No More Nails" should be used much more carefully.

[UbonRatch]

And still they do not ban this dangerous cosmetic procedure

You can't fix stupid.

There's customers out there for everything...

Is that a quote from a Chinese tablet manufacturer ??

[BSJ]

I to was going in the wrong direction after reading the headline!

[Strangebrew]

Your not suppose to inject it that deep so as to effect eyes.

[Strangebrew]

Daughter wanted boob job I said rub toilet on her boobs she said will that work? I said well look at your Arse.

[retell]

Daughter wanted boob job I said rub toilet on her boobs she said will that work? I said well look at your Arse.

5555

Lol

[Mudcrab]

Daughter wanted boob job I said rub toilet on her boobs she said will that work? I said well look at your Arse.

Works better when you say "wife" and "paper" . Still I love the oldies!!!

[Mudcrab]

Daughter wanted boob job I said rub toilet on her boobs she said will that work? I said well look at your Arse.

The blinder they are the more hansum you be

Edited June 5, 2014 by Mudcrab

[DLP]

And the moral to this story nobody nose.

[arjunadawn]

Your not suppose to inject it that deep so as to effect eyes.

No, your not! How stupid. Reminds me of stories in US where clown docs actually injected hardware store silicone into women's buttocks.

In the upper, outer corners of the eyes are ducts called lacrimal ducts; basically little grape shaped glands and with each blink fluid is released, bathes the eye, and is collected in the inner canthus- by the nose, to drain. This enters into the nasolacrimal duct- basically a superhighway to the nose. That's why when we cry our noses get so stuffy, allergies, etc. These clowns are injecting this crap into a cartilaginous area with little fatty tissue to absorb or hold the filler. its no wonder people are getting injured from this stuff. Free, in the eyes, mixing and oxidizing with the salty saline of tears= its a disaster.

[axact]

I just wanted to find out what nose filler was, had a funny impression of people filling up their nostrils for some silly reason

Yes, had me wondering too. Strange what names they give to things. I believed for years that Pollyfilla was an embalming process for parrots...!!

I thought nose filler was coke yes its usually referred to as nose candy for those pedantic amongst you............

[GeorgeO]

...and, quite unbelievably, there is an advertisement immediately below this thread for "dermal filler"......!!

[Hawk]

Blind person's paradise Thailand.

[seabass69]

I would have expected nose filler to improve one's sight...it would stop their glasses falling off

[marko kok prong]

My sister in law got some dodgy clinic to give her a butt enhancment,,they ran out of product,so sent someone of to the local home pro for more,looks like she has a sack of potato's in there now,mind you not the sharpest tool in the shed,more fool me i recently loaned her money ,now she has shingle's covered in scabs, she told me i pay you back when i get falang in Phuket,i can only hope it is a falang that has had the eye treatment in the article,as at present she looks like a plague victim,i had a bad feeling when i made the loan,mind you she's been to the local witch doctor,so could be cured by tomorrow.

[surangw]

I just wanted to find out what nose filler was, had a funny impression of people filling up their nostrils for some silly reason

different use, but still a silly reason ( vanity)