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Warning over cosmetic face fillers as scans reveal new details of risks

Experts are warning about the risks associated with cosmetic face fillers, particularly the potential for vascular occlusion, which can lead to serious complications such as skin loss and blindness. A study using ultrasound on 100 cases of problematic filler injections highlights the need for clinics to conduct ultrasounds before administering fillers to avoid damaging nearby arteries.

A close-up of a woman's face, side on, getting an injection of filler into the skin surrounding her lips. The needle hovers above her lip, held by a hand wearing blue gloves

A close-up of a woman's face, side on, getting an injection of filler into the skin surrounding her lips. The needle hovers above her lip, held by a hand wearing blue gloves

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Key Highlights

  • Cosmetic fillers can cause blocked arteries, leading to skin loss and blindness.
  • Ultrasound studies were conducted on 100 cases of filler complications.
  • Clinics are advised to perform ultrasounds prior to filler injections.
  • Vascular occlusion events, while uncommon, can result in tissue death and facial deformity.
  • Lead researcher Dr. Rosa Sigrist emphasizes the importance of precautionary measures.
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Sources

  1. Warning over cosmetic face fillers as scans reveal new details of risks

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