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Warning over cosmetic face fillers as scans reveal new details of risks
- UK experts urge ultrasound guidance before facial filler injections to reduce risk of vascular occlusion.
- A 100-patient study found ultrasound revealed blocked blood flow in facial vessels in many cases.
- Experts say ultrasound can guide treatment and improve outcomes for vascular complications.
- The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons notes ultrasound use is rising but not yet standard care.
- UK government plans to tighten controls, licensing high-risk cosmetic procedures.
- Clinics are urged to map blood vessels before injections to improve safety.
- Ultrasound is non-invasive and has no known harmful effects according to experts.
- The study spans centers in Brazil, Colombia, Chile, the Netherlands, and the United States.
- Experts call for tighter safeguards as public consultation on new rules begins in 2026.
- Officials emphasize the importance of ultrasound in preventing complications and guiding treatment.
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