(UPI) – Plumped-up lips, wrinkle-free foreheads – they're all part of the promise of dermal fillers, most reliably received at a cosmetic surgeon's clinic.
But cheaper, unapproved "at home" dermal filler pens, bought without a prescription, are another much more dangerous option, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. These pen devices use high pressure to force dermal filler into the body without a needle.
"The FDA's priority is protecting patients, who may not be aware of the serious adverse events that have been reported in connection with their use, such as permanent damage to the skin, lips and eyes," Dr. Binita Ashar said in an agency news release.
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