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Are there any vision risks associated with PRP aesthetic skin treatments? — Weekly Glance

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There might be.

A literature review study presented at the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Annual Meeting found seven cases of platelet-rich plasma (PRP)-related vision loss, six of which resulted in complete blindness in one eye and one that resulted in partial vision loss.

There might be.

PRP is a high concentration of a patient's own platelets and plasma and is used in the aesthetic world as a skin rejuvenation treatment, among other things.

Where was the PRP injected in these cases of vision loss?

The most common injection site leading to vision loss was the glabella (the smooth part of the forehead above and between the eyebrows), followed by the forehead, and one case each for lateral canthus, nasolabial fold, and a dental injection for temporomandibular joint. (via)