Two deaths in France prompt doctors' warning over illegal hyaluronic acid injections

Hyaluronic acid injections, once a symbol of accessible cosmetic enhancement, have become a deadly risk when performed by "fake injectors." These unqualified individuals are offering illegal procedures, leading to severe complications and, tragically, two deaths in France since March. The victims received injections in their buttocks from individuals lacking medical qualifications.

In response to the rising number of accidents and the proliferation of these dangerous practices, over 5,000 French doctors have signed an open letter. They are calling on the Minister of Health to strengthen the fight against these operations, which they classify as the illegal practice of medicine. The ease and popularity of hyaluronic acid, often promoted on social media, have led many to believe it is entirely harmless.

However, the medical community warns that when administered outside a proper medical framework, this filler can cause irreversible damage and even death. The procedure, once seen as a quick and relatively minor cosmetic touch-up, now stands as a stark reminder of the dangers of unregulated aesthetic treatments.