More than 5 million people received filler injections last year, most often on their face or in their hands, an 8% increase from the previous year.
Despite their popularity, these procedures can carry some risks, experts say, leading to some being unhappy with their results and even having them removed. Some famous faces, including model Blac Chyna, have come forward to share their experience getting filler dissolved.
So, what should consumers know?
On “CBS Mornings Plus” Monday, Dr. Jeanine Downie, a board-certified dermatologist who consults for two of the major manufacturers of cosmetic fillers, shared the potential benefits and drawbacks.
“Pros is, it makes you look younger. Cons are, if you go to the wrong person, you can look really bad. Sometimes they’re bacterial infections (and) other significant side effects,” she said.
More than 5 million people received filler injections last year, most often on their face or in their hands, an 8% increase from the previous year.
Despite their popularity, these procedures can carry some risks, experts say, leading to some being unhappy with their results and even having them removed. Some famous faces, including model Blac Chyna, have come forward to share their experience getting filler dissolved.
So, what should consumers know?
On “CBS Mornings Plus” Monday, Dr. Jeanine Downie, a board-certified dermatologist who consults for two of the major manufacturers of cosmetic fillers, shared the potential benefits and drawbacks.
“Pros is, it makes you look younger. Cons are, if you go to the wrong person, you can look really bad. Sometimes they’re bacterial infections (and) other significant side effects,” she said.
Ideally, fillers have a lifting effect and go largely unnoticed when done well, Downie said.
“Putting it a little bit in your cheek can be really great. A lot of people do lip enhancement, but well-done filler is not known to the general public,” she said. “Somebody walking past you on the street should not know that you have a ton of filler in your face. That’s not natural, and that doesn’t look good.”
A filler is something that’s injected with a needle. There are different types of fillers, but hyaluronic acid is most often used, Downie said.