BAAPS CONCERNS OVER “BOTCHED” NON SURGICAL PROCEDURES
An internal poll by the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) has revealed the association’s concerns over permanent fillers and non-surgical body contouring procedures such as Macrolane.
The survey revealed the number of problem cases seen in the past year and how many patients needed surgery due to complications.
It showed that the greatest majority of complications was with permanent fillers. Two in five (38.5%) reported seeing one to three patients in the past year who had experienced complications with permanent fillers, whilst 4% of surgeons had seen between four and six patients in the same period. Almost a quarter (23%) of surgeons reported that they had seen between one and three patients who actually required surgery to correct the complications. In contrast 81% reported no serious complications stemming from temporary fillers.
Q-Med’s body contouring product, Macrolane, also featured with one in 10 surgeons claiming to have seen problems over the past year. Almost a fifth said they had seen between one and three patients who had experienced complications with this type of treatment, with 8% reporting to have seen 10-12 patients.
Nearly all members (96%) said they felt that fillers should be treated as a medicine and that the current approval process, in which fillers are treated as a medical device receiving a CE Mark, is inadequate.
Both Q-Med and Contura, the makers of permanent filler Aquamid have responded to the survey.
Contura’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ieva Ankorina-Stark said, “Aquamid is a very well-documented and safe product. However, as with all injectable procedures there are risks. To minimize these risks, physicians who use Aquamid should be trained and use correct aseptic injection techniques, while adhering to post-treatment instructions and careful selection of patients and indications.”
Q-Med’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr Cindy Wong added, “As with any medical and surgical procedures, there are risks. Macrolane is a biodegradable, temporary product unlike silicone implants which require surgical intervention should it be necessary for them to be removed.”
Vicky Eldridge – MyFaceMyBody.com Journalist
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i think this is a great article. I still feel that non permanent fillers that only last 6-9 months are a lot better and safer for women and men looking to have treatment done. i find it quite suprisingly that the figures of people having problems with permanent fillers are that high. i think this article also emphasises the importance of going to a qualified and skilled practitioner in whatever cosmetic treatment you are having.