{"id":38937,"date":"2023-09-22T23:30:29","date_gmt":"2023-09-23T06:30:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dentox.com\/botox-edu-news\/?p=38937"},"modified":"2023-09-22T23:32:34","modified_gmt":"2023-09-23T06:32:34","slug":"what-are-dermal-fillers-and-how-safe-are-they-in-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dentox.com\/botox-edu-news\/what-are-dermal-fillers-and-how-safe-are-they-in-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"What are dermal fillers, and how safe are they in Singapore?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Celebrities and social media influencers publicly discussing and endorsing cosmetic treatments have made them more acceptable and sought after by the public.<\/p><\/div>\n

Singaporeans are becoming increasingly aware of the benefits and low risk of fillers, leading them to take preventative measures against the effects of aging and volume loss.<\/span><\/p>\n

But nothing is foolproof, and problems can arise\u00a0<\/span>with any cosmetic procedure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

An issue with dermal fillers’ safety has been brought to light in Singapore after a woman lost her eyesight following treatment in July.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) is currently looking into this case of blindness because it is the first one in the area to be associated with dermal fillers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A company that specializes in medical aesthetics produced and sold the filler known as AestheFill, which the woman received injections of.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to a representative of the cosmetic company, the complication was caused by a blood vessel occlusion that happened during the procedure.<\/span><\/p>\n

The term “occlusion” refers to the complete or partial closing off of a blood vessel.<\/span><\/p>\n

When the product was accidentally injected into the bloodstream, this happened.<\/span><\/p>\n

Learn more about dermal fillers and the potential side effects that may occur in patients who are undergoing aesthetic procedures.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What are dermal fillers?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Dermal fillers consist of a range of substances that are skillfully administered into specific areas to enhance the appearance of the skin and soft tissues, effectively dealing with aesthetic issues like the loss of volume in cheeks or a less prominent chin.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Fillers are carefully administered to address the natural loss of facial volume that occurs with age and improve facial features.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Dermal fillers are frequently sought-after non-surgical cosmetic treatments.<\/span><\/p>\n

There is a wide variety of fillers available on the market, each with its own unique set of attributes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Various fillers are selected according to factors such as density and the specific area being addressed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There are many kinds of fillers that are widely recognized and commonly used.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hyaluronic acid fillers are a popular choice for individuals seeking cosmetic enhancements.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are a few examples of common types of fillers:<\/span><\/p>\n