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Injectable Filler Used in Costa Rica, Not FDA Approved
My doc in Costa Rica suggested a type of filler which I knew wasn't approved in Canada or the US. He hinted that it was like Restylane (but it was not actually Restylane). I'm wondering what he actually injected into me. Have you heard of any commonly used injectable fillers that are not FDA approved? Should I be worried?
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Charlenex3
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Costa Rica Cosmetic Injections
With the popularity of cosmetic surgery now expanding globally, there is no shortage of off-shore spas, hospitals, and doctors looking to cash in on the market. Medical tourism has become very popular, as patients seek lower-cost alternatives to care at home in the USA.
Patients who travel outside the U.S. for cosmetic treatments step out from under the regulatory umbrella of the FDA and national and state credentialing entities, as well as legal protection against medical malpractice,...
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Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Facial Injection of Unknown Non-FDA Approved Filler in Costa Rica
Dear Charlenex,
It probably seemed like a good idea at the time, but it is never a good idea to have an unknown substance injected into your face in a foreign country, especially if it is not FDA approved. There are a plethora of non- FDA approved fillers used in other countries, as well as in the United States by "practioners" with suitcases full of product. These practioners will inject patients in their homes or out of hotel rooms.
I would contact your "injector" in...
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