Topping tonight's health headlines, the FDA wants to track the long term safety of facial injections to smooth away wrinkles and tell patients about the risks.
Women and even some men are drawn to the facial fillers Juvederm and Restalyne by the promise of youthful good looks at far less cost and trouble than a face lift. Unfortunately, for some patients, the result can be blotchy skin, bumps on the face and worse.
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons told the FDA advisers it is ready to take a leading role by encouraging the reporting of problems, improving training for doctors and their assistants, and advising consumers.
Of particular concern? Using the fillers to plump up the lips which are extremely sensitive.
