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.

Soft tissue fillers used in cosmetic procedures can accidentally be injected into blood vessels in the face and cause serious harm, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns. The fillers are ...

DALLAS Primping involves more than mascara and nice hair for Jill D'Aoust these days. She needs tape. 'I do tape my eye open,' D'Aoust said, 'so I can see better, so I can drive, and do paperwork.' A ...

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 ...

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 ...

People who have cosmetic filler injections in their face should be warned of the risk of a dangerous complication involving blocked arteries that can lead to skin loss and even blindness due to ...

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A dentist left with “huge blue lumps” in her swollen lips after a filler injection went horribly wrong has issued a stark warning about the dangers of unsafe treatments. In 2016, after noticing her ...

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 ...