Health experts are sounding the alarm about cosmetic face fillers due to the risks of dangerous complications, particularly the accidental injection into blood vessels, which can lead to blindness, tissue death (necrosis), and facial deformity.
Recent research using ultrasound scans has highlighted the prevalence and severity of these potential issues.
Experts from the Brazilian University of São Paulo studied 100 cases of filler injections using ultrasound.
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The new study revealed various complications resulting from cosmetic filler injections to the face, including skin damage, blindness and stroke.
According to medical experts, it is important to identify blood vessels through ultrasound before administering fillers.
In case of complications, treatment can be done at the right location with the help of ultrasound. Better results can be achieved by using less medication when guided by ultrasound instead of unguided injections.