170 – Facial Fillers and the Myth of Reversibility

Facial fillers are promoted on social media as safe, temporary and easily reversible.

But the evidence paints a different story.

Sophie joins Chris to unpack the evidence and the safety concerns of fillers that you should know before you go to a Medical Spa.

Also, Chris takes the opportunity to tell Sophie about Conformity Gate.

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Przybos Chris’ book, Does Coffee Cause Cancer?: https://ecwpress.com/products/does-coffee-cause-cancer Obviously, Chris is not your doctor (probably).

This podcast is not medical advice for you; it is what we call information.

References: The persistence of fillers: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5011976/ Higher complication rates in Med Spas: https://www.asds.net/skin-experts/news-room/press-releases/safety-concerns-in-med-spas-with-little-to-no-physician-involvement