Following a study in South Korea involving nine women who went blind after cosmetic dermal filler injections, plastic surgeons are attempting to raise awareness of the seriousness of cosmetic surgery.

No filler lasts forever, even when it’s injected into the penis. “Hyaluronic acid is a temporary filler,” Dr. Zarrabi says. “Depending on the product, it can last anywhere from six months up to a year ...

The World Anti-Doping Agency is investigating whether ski jumpers were injecting their penises with hyaluronic acid in order to fly further ...

The FDA issued a warning to health care providers about the possibility of rare, but serious injuries that can occur due to unintentional injection of soft tissue filler into blood vessels in the face ...

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has asked manufacturers of dermal fillers to update their labeling to reflect the possible risk of serious injuries caused by unintentional injection of the ...

They can plump your lips like a reality star’s. They can smooth over wrinkles and even shape your nose. Injectable fillers, which contain materials like hyaluronic acid or collagen to give your skin ...

Bellafill is a cosmetic dermal filler. It’s used to improve the appearance of wrinkles and correct facial contours for a more youthful appearance. It’s an injectable filler with a collagen base and ...

Facial fillers have become more popular and more advanced than ever. While they are a cosmetic procedure, filler injections are considered noninvasive, require minimal prep and downtime and can give ...