With many people still feeling the post-Christmas pinch, men and women are looking to cut costs with a little DIY. And whilst many of us have dabbled with dodgy DIY home repairs, those in search of cut-price, anti-aging procedures are turning to cheap DIY filler kits; often with devastating results.
Buying black market BOTOX™ online may seem like a cheaper, quick-fix alternative but injecting yourself could seriously harm your looks. Paralysis, lopsided lips and infected facial sores are some of the consequences of administering the BOTOX™ injections yourself.
President elect of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS), Fazel Fatah warns of the dangers of DIY BOTOX commenting; “Buying BOTOX™ from a website is extremely dangerous as you have no idea of its original source or quality. Crucially, you do not know the accuracy of the measurement. A large dose into the bloodstream can stop breathing.”
David Ross, Chief Executive of The Hospital Group, said: “Consumers should only seek treatments for BOTOX™ from recognised and trained medical aesthetic healthcare practitioners, so news of DIY kits being so easily available is incredibly worrying.
“With The Hospital Group’s expert advice and procedures people can be assured of a safe, dependable solution to their wrinkles. As one of the UK’s leading providers of cosmetic surgery, anti-wrinkle treatments are part and parcel of the fantastic procedures we offer to perfect your look.”
