{"8c35ca6a-582e-4a50-8ba6-0df884b31d57":"<p>When dermal fillers are performed by a properly trained medical professional using approved products, they have a very good safety record. The fillers I use in clinic are made from hyaluronic acid, a substance your body naturally produces, which means true allergic reactions are very uncommon.</p><p> </p><p>The most common side effects are mild and temporary, such as swelling, redness, tenderness or bruising where the injections were placed. These usually settle within a few days.</p><p> </p><p>More serious complications are rare but can happen with any injectable treatment. This is why choosing a medically trained practitioner is important. As a GMC-registered doctor and a member of the Complications in Medical Aesthetics Collaborative (CMAC), I have the detailed anatomical knowledge to minimise risk and the clinical training to recognise and treat complications quickly if they occur. I also carry appropriate emergency medications, including hyaluronidase (an enzyme that can dissolve filler if needed), at every appointment.</p><p> </p><p>Just as importantly, you will always be able to contact me if you have any concerns after your treatment. Care does not end when your appointment finishes. Proper aftercare, follow-up and medical oversight are an essential part of safe aesthetic treatment.</p>","df226ae8-fb69-4583-a72e-59db675487cd":"Are dermal fillers safe?"}