Experts warn against DIY Botox-like injections available illegally online
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Experts caution against the practice of self-administering cheap Botox-like injections due to severe health risks, including eyelid droops and infections. Innotox is being sold illegally online in the UK, presenting concerns as it is unlicensed and its safety and quality have not been evaluated. Health Secretary Wes Streeting announced plans to tighten regulations on cosmetic treatments in England. Aenone Harper-Machin warns about the dangers of DIY injections and advocates for treatments only by trained professionals. Recent cases of botulism poisoning were linked to unlicensed jabs, underscoring the risks of unregulated providers.
Experts warn against self-administering cheap Botox-like injections due to significant risks, including eyelid droops, infections, and potentially botulism from substances like Innotox.
Innotox, a ready-to-use liquid version of botulinum toxin being sold illegally online in the UK, is unlicensed, raising safety and quality concerns among health officials.
Aenone Harper-Machin emphasizes the dangers of DIY injections, highlighting risks of eyelid droops and botulism, urging that such treatments should only be administered by trained professionals.
Health regulators are alerting the public about the increase in botulism cases linked to unlicensed injections, reflecting the urgent need for stricter regulations on cosmetic procedures.
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