And this is why you should only choose an experienced master injector for your fillers! Yes, that is blood inside this Juvéderm Voluma syringe.
To ensure a safe procedure, I always pull back on the syringe to ensure that the needle has not entered a blood vessel. As you can see here, this needle was obviously in a blood vessel, so I didn’t inject the filler. I then continued the treatment, and the patient got a great result.
Most injectors rush their injections, and don’t utilize a safe technique that avoids intravascular injection. Just remember: These are medical treatments, and there are real risks that can be avoided by an injector with an intimate knowledge of facial anatomy and careful technique.