Cosmetic procedure botches lead doctor to deliver stern warning on its dangers

Doctor warns of cosmetic procedure dangers after mum’s lips swell and bruise uncontrollably while another client is left blind

  • Doctor warned beauty clients against dangers of cosmetic procedures
  • Around 100,000 Australians will go under the knife in the next few weeks
  • One woman was left with swollen lips, another blind after a procedure
  • Clients should check products are Therapeutic Goods Administration-approved 

A doctor has warned  of cosmetic procedure dangers after one woman’s lips swelled after a botched job and another went blind. 

Around 100,000 Australians will go under the knife over the next few weeks as party season quickly approaches, Yahoo 7 reported.

As Australians get ready to spend big on botox and fillers in time for the holiday season, a doctor has warned lax regulations are endangering many clients. 

A doctor has warned of cosmetic procedure dangers after one woman’s lips swelled (pictured) after a botched job and another went blind

Yahoo 7 reported around 100,000 Australians will go under the knife over the next few weeks as party season quickly approaches

Yahoo 7 reported around 100,000 Australians will go under the knife over the next few weeks as party season quickly approaches

‘These are not beauty therapy treatments, these are medical treatments,’ Dr John Flynn from the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery said.

Cosmetic phsyician Dr Mary Dingley warned against rogue operators. 

‘It really does count who does the procedure,’ cosmetic physician Dr Mary Dingley added.

One Sydney woman was left blind after she had dermal fillers in her face and another’s mouth became uncontrollably swollen after lip injections.

A beauty salon manager also died during a breast implant procedure: two women now face manslaughter charges.

Australia has overtaken the United States with the most cosmetic surgery per capita in the world.

Half a million procedures were performed last year, raking up one billion dollars. 

With growing demand, there is mounting concern that more unaccredited practitioners will begin to practice.  

Clients are urged to do their research and check the history of the injector and check if the Therapeutic Goods Administration has approved the product. 

Australia has outpaced the United States with the most cosmetic surgery per capita in the world

Australia has outpaced the United States with the most cosmetic surgery per capita in the world

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