Complications of Self-Injected Facial Fillers: A Treatment Conundrum in the UK

The document discussed the rise in nonsurgical cosmetic procedures in the UK and the complications arising from self-injection of facial fillers due to legislative restrictions. These complications included oral ulceration, foreign body tissue reaction, and infection, which could mimic oral cancer and lead to misdiagnoses, causing unnecessary costs to the National Health Service. The document highlighted a specific case in an oral and maxillofacial surgical unit, emphasizing the need for correct identification of self-injecting patients and the economic controversy surrounding their care.