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To be glad that people are realising the effects of filler!

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GentleOliveFatball · 09/10/2024 19:50

Just that really. It's been advertised by the media, plastic surgeons and the beauty industry for years as a safe, temporary procedure, however evidence is now finding that that is not the case at all!
I'm glad the truth is coming out now although it's still so new I expect we won't know the full damage for years too come.

I also found this video particularly interesting if anyone else is interested:

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Pusheen467 · 09/10/2024 20:49

I watched that the other day and most of it wasn't news to me. I've had cheek, lip and undereye filler before and will do again at some point. I'm a lowish weight due to ED and it makes me feel a lot better about myself. I've only had very small amounts as I'm very wary of overfilling my face.

I'm aware filler migrates but the risk is worth it to me. The only people I've seen who ended up with pillow faces are people who kept getting large amounts or topping up too frequently. Maybe I'll end up with a pillow face too, guess I'll find out.

ConstitutionHill · 09/10/2024 20:41

That exact video has shown up on my YT feed as well. Not sure why.

Maria1979 · 09/10/2024 20:36

Never been tempted by it. I rather look my age than like ET. I think the majority of people who use fillers look awful so why would I pay for that?

StrawberrySquash · 09/10/2024 20:35

EvangelicalAboutButteredToast · 09/10/2024 20:00

I can’t be bothered to watch the video. What are they saying?

That the filler doesn't dissolve. It moves around in your face, so you get topped up because your lips are no longer plump. Then you end up with pillow face because there's filler in places there shouldn't be. Then you dissolve it with Hyaluronidase, but that can dissolve other things too so you end up with saggy skin.

And the filler can block the lymphatic system. Which could cause cancer although I'm not sure there's any evidence.

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GentleOliveFatball · 09/10/2024 20:33

I know the video is quite long, so here's some key points in case anyone is interested but can't watch the video 🙂

Filler doesn't dissovle, however it can migrate which I think is pretty frightening personally. Theres MRI scans that show this.

Heres some information I found on the potential side affects from the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
"Hyaluronic acid – the key compound in most fillers – has been found to block lymphatic channels, which help the body drain fluid and are a key part of the immune system that helps to fight disease. Research is now being planned to see if the treatment affects the risk of diseases including cancer. Fillers have also been linked to cysts, lumps, swelling and facial pain."

Many filler injections are not done by fully qualified professionals and have low sanitation standards. There is no mandatory training needed to buy or inject lip fillers.

I completely understand that not everyone cares and it's your choice what you do with your body, however I do think this information should be made available to everyone so it can be an informed decision at least. (Similar to smoking/vaping I suppose)

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FeralNun · 09/10/2024 20:28

It’s always seemed like a bonkers idea, but I totally get why people do it. Societal pressure is real. And feeling better about yourself is a huge boost.
It probably feels like a logical extension of make up, hair dye, brows etc. Perfectly understandable. I really hope it’s not as harmful as I suspect it might be..

Silvers11 · 09/10/2024 20:27

The evidence has been there for a long time - but like other things that are bad for us, people will still ignore the risks

offyoujollywelltrot · 09/10/2024 20:25

GentleOliveFatball · 09/10/2024 19:50

Just that really. It's been advertised by the media, plastic surgeons and the beauty industry for years as a safe, temporary procedure, however evidence is now finding that that is not the case at all!
I'm glad the truth is coming out now although it's still so new I expect we won't know the full damage for years too come.

I also found this video particularly interesting if anyone else is interested:

That video keeps showing up on my YouTube feed too.

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TerribleGardener · 09/10/2024 20:08

I haven't watched the video but I don't think it'll be a surprise to many people that injecting something into your face is dangerous. I assume it's a calculated risk people take, like smoking or drinking to excess, they know it's risky but do it anyway?

EvangelicalAboutButteredToast · 09/10/2024 20:00

I can’t be bothered to watch the video. What are they saying?

PortiasBiscuit · 09/10/2024 19:52

Honestly, what’s it to you? If you don’t want to use them don’t, buy unless you’re a Doctor this sounds like crowing a bit.