'You're risking blindness, stroke or death': fears over availability of illegal fillers after thousands of interceptions
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'You're risking blindness, stroke or death': fears over availability of illegal fillers after thousands of interceptions
"The medicines' watchdog intercepted 1,300 syringes of illegal dermal fillers in 2025, indicating a serious issue with unregulated aesthetic treatments."
"Figures from the Health Products Regulatory Authority reveal a 2,500% increase in units of illegal dermal filler seized since 2020, highlighting a growing problem."
There has been a dramatic rise in the seizure of illegal dermal fillers, with 1,300 syringes intercepted in 2025 alone. The Health Products Regulatory Authority reported a staggering 2,500% increase in the units of illegal dermal fillers seized since 2020. This surge raises concerns about the safety of aesthetic treatments being administered by unqualified practitioners, putting the public at risk.
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