WARNING: Never inject Dermafiller yourself!

Dermafillers can smooth wrinkles, make skin look fresher and younger, or add volume to certain areas. However, it is important that they are injected by a professional. More and more, a trend is developing that can be dangerous. Dermafillers are often freely available on the market, and the thought of injecting them yourself is present. Read on to find out why you should never do this.

Why does everyone have access to Dermafillers?

How can it actually come to pass that people who have no experience with injections inject Dermafiller into themselves? It is important to know that Dermafillers are not regulated products that are subject to sales controls. This means that you can easily buy them online or in specialist shops.

Often, the products are already designed to be delivered in the correct dosage in a syringe. Of course, it is tempting to inject yourself at home. There are even instructions available online for this.

This means that you are being led to believe that it is not a problem to prepare the syringe yourself and inject the Dermafiller into the skin.

Important: It is understandable that you are considering injecting Dermafiller yourself, presumably for cost reasons. However, you should be aware that self-injection can even be life-threatening.

Why can Dermafiller only be injected by an expert?

The use of derma fillers is considered a cosmetic treatment and may only be performed by a physician. There are, in fact, injections that you can administer to yourself without any experience, for example, to reduce the risk of thrombosis. Even if you think that there seems to be no difference between derma fillers and other fillers, there is.

The above-mentioned injections into the abdomen or thigh are only inserted into the muscles. Injury to nerve pathways cannot occur here, as the injections are too short.

This is different with dermafillers. The fillers for your skin are designed to be injected under them. So they have a direct effect on the tissue. Complex structures have to be taken into account, such as:

• Structure of the muscles in the areas to be treated
• Anatomy of the face
• nerve pathways

Providers who inject dermal fillers undergo a complex training program and are fully aware of the points mentioned. Only they can assess where to insert the syringe. 

What risks are associated with self-injection?

In addition to the reasons why you should not inject Dermafillers yourself, the risks should not be underestimated. We have briefly touched on the fact that it can even lead to a life-threatening condition.

It is repeatedly stated that the use of derma fillers is risk-free. However, this is not true. If used improperly, inflammation, pain and undesirable results can occur.

The most common risks include:

• severe formation of hematomas
• malformations in the affected areas
• severe induration under the skin
• formation of edema
• development of keloids
• infections

In addition, there are warnings that blood poisoning can result from the infections. There is evidence that incorrect application can also cause tissue necrosis or blindness. Even strokes are possible.

What about inferior products?

Many recognized manufacturers have decided to sell their Dermafiller exclusively to medical professionals and will therefore require appropriate proof when you place an order.

As a result, a secondary market has developed in which less reputable providers sell products to anyone. Some of the products contain mixed variants of the fillers or even counterfeits. So you can't be sure what exactly is in the mixture and what the dosage is.

One of the problems with this is that the active ingredients do not dissolve under the skin and cause hardening. If the active ingredients are contaminated, the formation of infections is very likely.

What are the aesthetic problems?

We have shown you the health risks involved when someone injects themselves with Dermafiller. Now we would like to briefly discuss the aesthetic risks.

If you choose an experienced practitioner, they will check exactly where the correct site for the injection is, insert the needle carefully and thus ensure that the active ingredients reach the skin in a sterile and correct way.

If you inject the active ingredients yourself, it is almost impossible to do such precise work. Incorrect dosages then trigger unwanted effects, such as so-called “inflatable boat lips”.

On the face, it can lead to very unnatural-looking asymmetries, your facial expressions are negatively affected, and your face takes on a mask-like appearance.

To counteract this effect, you will need to see a doctor, because only they can dissolve the Dermafiller under the skin. Alternatively, you can wait for your body to break down the material, which takes several months.

Important: Remember that unwanted effects can be corrected. However, this correction comes at a high cost.

Conclusion – injecting dermafillers yourself is a bad idea

Good dermafillers, injected by a professional, allow you to correct wrinkles and plump up your skin. But if you think you can simply inject yourself, we have to disappoint you. Dermafillers should never be injected by yourself. In addition to undesirable developments in your appearance, it is primarily the health risks that should not be underestimated here.

If you want to use Dermafiller, you should always make sure that you use high-quality products that are injected by an experienced user. This is the only way to minimize the risks.

FAQ – Injecting Dermafiller yourself

Why can't I buy Dermafiller online?

The active ingredients in derma fillers are not subject to any regulation and can be sold freely. This also makes it easier for practitioners to purchase high-quality products. For private individuals, it has the advantage that they can bring their own products to the practitioner.

What if I have a friend inject me with the Dermafiller?

In order for the Dermafiller to achieve the desired result, a lot of things have to be taken into account. The anatomy of your face plays just as important a role as the course of the nerves under your skin. If your friend is not a doctor, she should not inject you with the Dermafiller either.

I have injected myself with Dermafiller – now what?

If you have already injected yourself with Dermafiller, you should see a doctor to check for infection or other health risks. It is also important to monitor the development of the injection site and the surrounding tissue closely.