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With a growing consumer demand for nose filler injections in Singapore, reported cases of complications such as vision loss are seemingly on the rise as well.
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SINGAPORE, November 2020 — Dermal fillers using hyaluronic acid is one of the common types of soft-tissue augmentation used in Singapore for nose enhancement. Medical Director of Amaris B. Clinic, Dr Ivan Puah warns that when inexperienced medical injectors or non-medical professionals conduct a filler injection treatment, patients are at higher risks of developing filler related side-effects and complications.
Dr Puah is the appointed trainer on neurotoxin injectables and Dermal Fillers for Merz, and co-author of a research paper titled 'Prevention and Management of Vision Loss Relating to Facial Fillers Injection' for Singapore Medical Journal.
Nose bridge lifting is one of the most popular filler treatments in Singapore and Southeast Asia, sought by both men and women across all demographics and psychographics. Unfortunately, the rise in demand for nose fillers has also led to an alarming increment of serious complications such as permanent and temporary vision loss in patients.
Accidental intravascular administration of the filler injections on the nose bridge or around the glabella areas may cause embolisation in the eye. Blood supply blockage to the eye can occur a few seconds after the filler injection. When the arterial supply is blocked by a clot of the hyaluronic acid filler, vision will be impaired.
In the event of vision loss, there is no universal consensus on the best way to dissolve or dislodge the fillers to reverse the problem. The doctor can take immediate actions to dislodge the fillers by reducing intraocular pressure. The patient only has a critical window between 60 and 90 minutes to rectify this issue before the vision loss becomes permanent. This is why injectors must be trained to recognise the symptoms, implement prompt measures and quickly refer patients to ophthalmologists for immediate treatment before the condition becomes irreversible.
Seeking an aesthetics doctor transcends beyond medical qualifications as a medical professional. Experience and proven track record in administering successful filler injections, understanding facial anatomy and having the knowledge of good injection techniques are some of the main things a patient should look out for before proceeding with the filler treatment.
Understanding facial anatomy enables the doctor to select a safe injection site, avoiding all the major blood vessels that may result in accidents and complicated side effects. Experienced hands and good injection techniques allow the injectors to deliver safe and natural results catering to the different needs of each patient.
Unregulated online and social media advertising of salons and spas offering their services at unreasonably low prices are driving and encouraging people to seek beauty enhancements. Beauty therapists and beauticians in Singapore and Malaysia are carrying out the injectable treatments when such treatments should only be carried out by medical doctors who are trained and qualified to do so. When injectables are done incorrectly, it can lead to skin necrosis, facial paralysis and blindness.
"It is a worrying trend as I am seeing an increasing number of patients who have come to correct the "facial defects" on their faces following dermal filler procedure - which can range from over-filling and inflammation on the face to the presence of granuloma. Beauty therapists or beauticians, no matter how skillful they are, may not understand the anatomy and physiology of the human body adequately. It is important to know how to treat vascular complications from dermal filler issues, which require the use of hyaluronidase enzymes. Only doctors can administer this prescription-based injection," Dr. Ivan Puah, who has more than 15 years of injectable experience, shares.
Consumers in Singapore may not be aware, but only Ministry of Health licensed medical clinics can conduct treatment that requires injections such as neurotoxin injectables and fillers. Unfortunately, the current beauty industry is largely unregulated in this region, hence the onus falls on consumers to be more vigilant and choose the appropriate service providers who are professionally trained, licensed and qualified to perform facial injectables for their beauty needs.
Dr Ivan Puah strongly advises, "It is best to consult with a qualified professional on the most appropriate treatment to suit your needs and address your concerns effectively. Interested people should consult a qualified practitioner to discuss their medical conditions, if any, before the treatment. This can help eliminate or reduce any potential risks. It is not worth risking the quality of your vision to save a few bucks."
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Established in 2004, Amaris B. Clinic is a medical aesthetics, sculpting and fitness clinic in Singapore.
Led by Dr Ivan Puah, who is the clinic's Medical Director and accredited by the Ministry of Health to perform liposuction, Amaris B.'s forte lies in body sculpting - surgically removing stubborn fat pockets to sculpt and shape different areas of the body through various services offered.
Chairman of the Lipo Peer Review Committee in Singapore, Dr Puah obtained his Vaser liposuction (fundamental and hi-definition) training in Colorado and Argentina. He has also received training in syringe liposculpture, fat grafting and thread lift by renowned French plastic surgeon, Dr Pierre Francois Fournier, and dedicated surgical training in gynecomastia surgery in San Francisco. Dr Puah holds a Graduate Diploma in Family Dermatology from NUS, a Graduate Diploma in Acupuncture from TCMB, and a Graduate Diploma in Sports Medicine from LKCMedicine, NTU. He is the appointed trainer by Allergan and Merz for fellow doctors on cosmetic injectables such as neurotoxins and dermal fillers, as well as the designated trainer for PDO thread lift and Picolaser from Venusys Medical in Singapore.
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Amaris B. Clinic, www.amaris-b.com
140 Arab Street, Singapore 199827
+65 6536 4211 | marketing@amaris-b.com
