Anti-Ageing Injectables Possible Risks & Complications

Anti-Ageing injectables

Hypersensitivity, Allergic response, Anaphylactic reaction (rare but can occur).
Asymmetry of facial expressions.
Muscle weakness, twitching.
Bruising/swelling/skin redness.
Stinging/burning.
Headaches.
Drooping of the eyelid or eyebrow (ptosis)/local muscle weakness, double vision, dry/teary eyes.
Hives, feeling faint, nausea or flu like symptoms, tiredness.
Swelling of the face or throat, dry mouth, difficulty swallowing.
Infection at treatment site.
Period to take effect, further treatment needed, remaining muscle movement.
Treatment resistance resulting in a poor result.

Dermal Fillers / Skin Boosters

Hypersensitivity, Allergic response, Anaphylactic reaction (rare but can occur)
Formation of nodules (lumps) around the treated area
Slight visibility/palpability of the product under the skin
Persistent bruising which may last up to several weeks
Infection/abscess formation following treatment, eruption of cold sores
Small/Rare possibility of filler being injected into a blood vessel which could lead to blockage of the blood flow to the area supplied by the blood vessel causing skin soreness, coldness, numbing and discolouration. Please contact the clinic as soon as possible in this instance.
Perfect symmetry may not be achievable.
Limited or non-response to treatment.
Extremely rare risk of blindness if filler is injected into certain anatomical sites, such as the Glabella, Nasolabial folds and the nose.

General Complications

General Information

Due to the subjective nature of the treatment, it is not possible to guarantee results.
Longevity of treatment results may vary between individuals.
Patients can react differently to the same treatment.
List of possible risks and complications is not exhaustive.