Receiving filler injections (dermal fillers) at unreliable medical facilities, especially in large quantities, can lead to complications, pulmonary embolism, and rapid death.
Dermal fillers, also known as fillers, are increasingly used in cosmetic procedures due to their relatively simple application, minimal pain, immediate effectiveness, and long-lasting results. Fillers work by adding volume to the tissues, resulting in a plump, youthful appearance in the injected area. Because of this mechanism, many people believe fillers can augment breasts or enhance buttocks without the need for surgical intervention.
Fillers work by adding volume to the tissues, resulting in a plump, youthful appearance in the injected area.
However, experts warn that filler injections are only suitable for small areas such as the nose, chin, cheeks, lips, and ears. The breast area is particularly sensitive, and injecting large amounts of filler can lead to numerous complications.
Specifically, mild complications may include swelling, redness, bruising, pain, and allergic reactions (itching, rashes) in the breast area. Common allergic reactions can lead to necrosis of the mammary glands, soft tissues, skin, and nipples, potentially resulting in blood infections that could be fatal.
In more severe cases, injecting into blood vessels or arteries can cause vascular occlusion and tissue necrosis around the breast. There is a risk of pulmonary embolism, acute pulmonary edema, respiratory failure, and rapid death if injected into veins.
Notably, this technique requires trained physicians to perform the procedure in a cosmetic facility equipped with sterile medical equipment. If the injector is untrained or does not adhere to professional guidelines, it can lead to serious complications for the patient.
Dr. Tong Thanh Hai, Head of the Micro-surgery and Reconstruction Department at the National Burn Hospital, adds that many cases involve fillers of unknown origin, which can remain in the body and create progressively worsening infection sites.
“In the long term, this substance can deform the breasts, leaving unsightly scarring that contracts, requiring multiple treatments and impacting the patient’s health, psychology, and finances,” Dr. Hai stated.
Doctors recommend that to minimize risk, women should use fillers approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Ministry of Health, supplied by reputable medical professionals, pharmaceutical companies, or licensed pharmacies.
Individuals seeking breast enhancement should research thoroughly and visit credible medical facilities for consultation, avoiding large-volume filler injections. Currently, there is no filler considered absolutely safe for breast augmentation, and therefore experts do not encourage this method. Alternative recommended procedures include autologous fat injections, breast implants, or micro-surgical techniques (for cases of breast tissue loss due to mastectomy).
Furthermore, Dr. Hai advises women not to blindly trust advertisements claiming painless beauty treatments that provide immediate results, as these can lead to unpredictable and serious consequences.
