More and more people these days are willing to undergo various treatments and surgeries in order to achieve the look that they desire. Cosmetic treatments are becoming more and more common in the modern world. More and more people are increasingly concerned and obsessed with their appearance.
Dermal filler is a gel-like substance that is injected under the skin. The aim is to “plump up” an area and it is most commonly used to smooth out unwanted wrinkles. Unfortunately the industry is almost completely unregulated in the UK. In the USA there are only a handful of fillers that have been licensed as safe for use. However in the UK there are over 100 different types of fillers on the market. The fillers can be purchased and administered by anyone, even by people with no medical training.
With this in mind it is clearly a risk to be using dermal fillers, as many products (fillers) are not licensed nor have they been tested or approved as safe to use. This means that easily available products could be unsafe for use. Many of us would simply assume that an “off the shelf” product is safe and has been tested etc. However in terms of dermal fillers this is simply not the case.
However when you interpret the figures, more and more people are willing to take the risk of using dermal fillers in order to remove wrinkles and make themselves appear younger. This seems crazy but that is the modern society. Some blame this on television adverts, magazines etc. As a society we are obsessed with the “perfect” look and this is a great worry for healthcare professionals.
If the equipment used is not clean, the injections are inserted into the wrong area, or the incorrect chemical is used under a patient’s skin, the side effects could be severe and could include a severe infection, a deformed appearance, inflammation etc. You really have to think twice before undertaking such a procedure, as risks are involved.
Dermal fillers are temporary and the effects can last for up to 18 months. If things do go wrong and you are left with side effects, pain, injury etc then you may be entitled to make a claim. It is imperative that you speak to a specialist personal injury firm.
Dermal fillers are legally available to anyone and this is perhaps the greatest concern to health professionals. The lack of regulation in the area means that treatment can often be carried out by places like hairdressers, make-up parlours, beauty salons etc. Dermal fillers are now said to be as popular as Botox and breast implants.
Should things go wrong, you may be entitled to pursue a personal injury claim. We have experience in dealing with claims of a personal and sensitive nature. Contact The Injury Lawyers today for free impartial advice.
