Experts warn against DIY Botox-like injections available illegally online | Cosmetic surgery
People looking for botox -like injections were warned by experts against themselves because of the risk of “eyelid sagging”, infection and even the risk of botulism.
There are increasing concerns about the availability of the drug called Innotox, which is illegally sold illegally in the UK. Unlike Botox, which comes as a powder that needs to be reconstructed for use in an injection, Innotox is a ready-to-use liquid-facilitating its application to itself.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting announced this week’s plans to present the legislation of the Cosmetic “Wild West”, where there is insufficient regulation on who can offer treatments such as dermatological fillers and botox.
Experts say that Innotox is not licensed for use in the UK, unlike some other liquid botox -like injections, that is, quality and security are not evaluated.
The counselor Plastic Surgeon and British Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons Association (BAPRAS) spokesman Aenone Harper-Mathin said Innotox’s online usability is scary and horrific and warned against DIY jabs.
“People may inject themselves to themselves very deeply, superficially and give them all kinds of strange asymmetry.
Products such as Botox and Innotox contain a type A botulinum toxin that block nerve signals and prevent the shrinkage of muscles. Although Botulinum toxin is only a prescription drug in the UK, Innotox can be easily purchased in the midst of long -standing concerns, without one. UNADED AND IMMEDIZED PROVISORSUnlicensed or counterfeit products.
Health officials said 41 Last Botulism Case In the UK, poisoning is linked to unlicensed jabs.
Harper-Machin had Botox-like injections, but he said he could not apply them to himself. “I would not be done by anyone other than a plastic surgeon with sincere information about facial anatomy,” he said.
Botox jabs have become a routine procedure for many people. The government predicts this about 900,000 injection It is held every year in England.
Although it is currently present in High Street clinics, it has created a desire for high costs and regular treatment for cheaper alternatives.
Drugs and Health Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) says that the sale of unauthorized drugs is illegal, but in some cases unauthorized drugs can be provided under the supervision of a healthcare professional.
“Although it is rare, BaAps, BaAps, Botulinum toxin and Dermal Filler products have become aware of the isolated cases of the isolated cases of the isolated individuals who have serious complications.
“Infections, tissue damage and extreme cases, multiple surgical interventions are needed. We are aware of cases that need significant tissue damage and multiple surgical interventions and cause permanent script.”
Harley Street Skin Clinic’s General Manager Sophie Cooper said: “Content creators in Tiktok share the results of Innotox, who injected the audience to jump to Bandwagon.
“It has been reported that Innotox has a simpler injection process, faster work, longer lasting and lower in price. In fact, Innotox, which injected its own as a botox alternative, comes with many dangers.”
Tom Albright, General Manager of Luvantas, a subsidiary of Medytox, producing Innotox, has become aware of Innotox’s unauthorized imports to the United States, England and other countries in June and warned the Medytox administration to the situation.
“Medytox launched an investigation on this issue and occupied experts to help the closure of import sources,” he said. “Patient safety is the highest priority. Health service providers and consumers strongly warn Botulinum toxins that have not been approved or not represented through unauthorized channels. Products distributed outside the authorized supply chains may not be able to meet safety, activity or storage standards.”
“Botulinum toxins should only be applied by qualified healthcare professionals in a medical appropriate environment. Management requires a deep understanding of facial anatomy and aesthetic principles implemented by the consumer or irregular environments.”
