Possible Risks, Complications & Side Effects to Dermal Fillers

• 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 discoloration. 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

• Stinging/tingling/burning/bruising/swelling

• Injection site bleeding/skin redness around treatment area

Please Note

• 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.