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.

Viewing themselves through an unflattering, front-facing camera has magnified many people's insecurities. With the appeal of downtime and recovery at home, rather than in a workplace of prying eyes, ...

True IgE-mediated local anesthetic hypersensitivity is <1% of reported reactions, so risk reduction should prioritize preservative-free amide selection, minimal effective dosing, and strict avoidance ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

You could call it the seedy underbelly of aesthetic medicine—unknown brands selling god knows what in syringes to any old customer online. It’s something Dr. Kontis got wind of last fall, after a ...

When it comes to filler, neuromodulator injections, and similar aesthetic procedures, some people prefer subtle changes that highlight their natural beauty, while others go for a more pronounced look.