Similar news of cosmetic procedure mishaps has repeatedly left consumers sweating palms over beauty pursuits. How to pursue beauty safely has become an urgent question everyone wants answered.
The Chaos of "Beauty Magic Needles"
Renowned Experts Unravel the Mystery
"Botox, hyaluronic acid, collagen... The market today offers a vast array of injectable fillers for cosmetic procedures, with each type available in multiple formulations. Combined, there may be nearly a hundred varieties. Consumers unfamiliar with the market are easily overwhelmed. Yet driven by their desire for beauty, they often accept whatever the doctor recommends—whatever product to inject, wherever to inject it. By the time problems arise, tragedy has already unfolded."
When opting for minimally invasive cosmetic procedures, consumers must clarify two critical questions: First, whether the injected product is a legitimate, approved product; second, whether the practitioner administering the injection is qualified to do so.Multiple experts from renowned plastic surgery hospitals in Zhejiang Province emphasize that minimally invasive procedures must be performed at accredited plastic surgery hospitals. Only such institutions possess legitimate products and qualified physicians.
Experts note that the minimal invasiveness, speed, and perceived safety of these procedures often lead people to dismiss them as mere injections, overlooking potential risks. Moving forward, consumers must exercise vigilance when considering minimally invasive treatments.
Approved Micro-cosmetic Injection Products
Only Four or Five Types
Dr. Song Yanzhe, a leading figure in China's laser cosmetology field with extensive experience in laser treatments for facial features and surgical conditions, as well as laser and photonic aesthetic therapies, explained that only the following injectable cosmetic products are currently approved by the China Food and Drug Administration (CFDA):Restylane 2 Hyaluronic Acid, Double Beauty No.1 Collagen, American Botox (Botox®), and the domestically produced Botox from Lanzhou Hengli. These legitimate products are procured through authorized channels by specialized brand companies to designated hospitals and medical aesthetic institutions. Ordinary beauty salons lack legitimate supply channels for these products.
So where do the myriad injectable products sold in salons and online originate? Industry insiders reveal that most of these "miracle beauty needles" are unlicensed, unregistered, and uncertified products manufactured by unlicensed domestic companies. Their cost price per vial rarely exceeds 100 yuan, with some as low as 1 yuan. Yet, packaged as foreign products, they are wholesaled to salons and then sold for thousands to tens of thousands of yuan before being injected directly into people's bodies.
Song Yanzhe, an authority in China's laser beauty industry, remarked with a wry smile, "Counterfeiting methods are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Even we professionals sometimes struggle to distinguish genuine from fake products. Consumers must never get injections of counterfeit products at beauty salons, nor should they purchase products online for self-injection. Doing so is tantamount to putting themselves in grave danger."
The "Administrative Measures for Medical Aesthetic Services" stipulate: Lifestyle beauty salons are prohibited from offering injectable aesthetic treatments.
Experts caution that the physician is another critical factor in micro-aesthetic procedures. The precision required for injection dosage, depth, and targeting of injection points rivals that of surgical procedures. Only seasoned and experienced physicians can perform safe and appropriate injections.
For instance, hyaluronic acid injections demand precise control over dosage, injection sites, depth, and angles. Physicians must possess knowledge of human anatomy, familiarity with facial nerve and muscle distribution, and undergo specialized training before practicing. Additionally, micro-aesthetic injections must be performed in sterile environments. Individuals administering injections at home, hotels, or non-medical spas operate under conditions that fail to meet sterile requirements, potentially leading to irreversible consequences.According to China's "Administrative Measures for Medical Aesthetic Services," physicians performing medical aesthetics must hold valid medical licenses, while lifestyle beauty salons are prohibited from offering injectable treatments. However, with the recent surge in popularity of minimally invasive procedures, many lifestyle salons have begun advertising such services to attract customers. Worse still, some individuals carry medical kits between hotels, office buildings, and residential complexes to provide illegal services, leading to tragic incidents like the one described at the beginning of this article.
Choose Reputable Hospitals and Certified Products for Minimally Invasive Procedures
Finally, experts caution beauty seekers: complications arising from unregulated products at unlicensed facilities can cause irreparable harm. Removing injected substances is far more challenging than the initial injection, often leaving residual material behind. This can inflict lifelong psychological trauma. Therefore, minimally invasive procedures must be performed exclusively at accredited medical institutions.
The Ultimate Guide to Slimming Your Face: The Magic of Transforming a Round Face into a Petite One
Regardless of changing times, a petite face remains the epitome of beauty. A delicate, petite face paired with large, watery eyes creates a captivating, world-shattering beauty—the ideal partner sought by countless men.Every woman strives for a more V-shaped, sharper face. As Zhang Xiaoxian once remarked, a puffy, sagging face is a sign of unconditional surrender to the world.
Thousand-Yuan "Face-Slimming Injections" Sold Online for Just 60-70 Yuan
Recently, a trend has emerged among beauty enthusiasts to purchase "face-slimming injections" online and administer them themselves, driving a surge in online sales of these products.Reporters learned that the primary ingredient in these so-called "slimming injections" is botulinum toxin, which is regulated as a medical anesthetic and strictly prohibited from being sold freely on the market. Botulinum toxin-based "slimming injections" purchased online are likely counterfeit products. Self-injection could have life-threatening consequences.