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What are the potential risks of cosmetic tReatments?

Cosmetic injections are serious medical procedures that involve injecting a substance under the skin to change an aspect of appearance. For example, reducing the appearance of wrinkles or lines on the face, or putting filler into the lips to make them fuller. If used incorrectly, the substances in these injections could cause skin damage, blindness or even death (Therapeutic Goods Administration).
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Higher risk cosmetic procedures may require the use of a prescription-only medication, significant alteration of bodily structures, involve the injection of medicines and/or products into and under the skin and may involve penetration of the deeper dermis by chemicals, lights, lasers, heat or cold. The minimum age for cosmetic procedures at Society Cosmetic and Skin Clinic is 18 years old.

Potential risks and side affects Dermal Fillers:

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  • Bruising
  • Swelling and redness at the site where you were injected
  • Itching
  • Skin discolouration
  • Vascular occlusion
  • Permanent blindness
  • Double vision
  • Stroke
  • Bleeding
  • Infection (bacterial or viral)
  • Ulceration of the skin where you were injected
  • Lumps (nodules) forming under the skin
  • Allergic reaction
  • Inflammatory reactions
  • Haematoma
  • Permanent disfigurement and scarring as a result of one of the above
  • Weakness of the muscles of the face, head and neck, which can cause difficulty swallowing or speaking

Potential risks and side affects Botulinum toxin type A:

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  • Redness
  • Swelling at the injection site
  • Bruising
  • Skin tightness
  • Drooping of the eyelids
  • Headache
  • Face pain
  • Muscle weakness
  • Numbness or a feeling of pins and needles
  • Nausea
  • Blurred vision

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