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Fillers DON'T Cause Cancer: The Problem with Clickbait Headlines
There have been a number of articles and social media posts linking fillers and cancer in the headlines, which I find both misleading and incredibly irresponsible.
Not only is it potentially scaring and upsetting people for clicks and likes, it also contributes to this overall trend we see of science misinformation and a lack of interest in critical appraisal or nuance, because that’s what gets people riled up on social media.
Protect Your Tatas: Why You Should NOT Be Getting Filler Injections in Your Breasts
While the idea of a liquid or “lunchtime” boob-job may sound appealing on the surface, getting filler in your breasts is not recommended by most ethical clinicians.
Why?
Well, not only is it a procedure that was rapidly withdrawn from the market over a decade ago, it was never supported with much safety data, there were various complications and risks that went with it, and it makes breast cancer screening almost impossible!
The Top Five Rules for Filler Safety
Thinking of getting fillers? Not so fast! While this is a wonderful treatment in medical hands, there are many ways it could go wrong. Here, Dr Emmaline shares her Top Five Tips for Filler Safety.
Botched!: The Most Famous Cosmetic Medical Complications in History
BOTCHED!
Complications happen in medicine. In this article, we visit some of the most famous complications in cosmetic medical history - from famous 19th century beauties to Las Vegas showgirls.
But while these stories are fantastic pieces of the past and can serve as a cautionary tale, they also highlight how far we have come in the skill, safety, and artistry of medically-trained injectors today.
The concept of “Instagram face” is not a new one, but has received more recent attention as Meta has banned filters that encourage plastic surgery. Awareness of the role that social media and photo editing plays in aesthetic medicine is incredibly important for both clinicians and patients. The influence of social media can be incredibly negative, and it means it’s more important than ever to navigate between good, ethical medical practice versus “selling” cosmetic procedures.