After sharing footage of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), a medical surgeon gained widespread attention for demonstrating how a patient’s injected amount of hyaluronic acid fillers had grown and autonomously migrated over time.
The results stunned thousands of viewers, who admitted that their injected fillers never dissolved.
Dermal fillers are gel-like substances that are injected beneath the skin to restore lost volume, smooth lines and soften creases, or enhance facial contours, the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery states.
According to the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, dermal fillers are gel-like compounds that are injected beneath the skin to improve facial features, smooth wrinkles, soften creases, and restore lost volume.
Over a million men and women select this well-liked face rejuvenation procedure every year, according to the board.
The most popular type of injectable fillers are made of hyaluronic acid and tend to be the most temporary option. Hyaluronic acid fillers typically last from 6 to 18 months.
Oculoplastic surgeon Dr. Kami Parsa went viral after showing footage of an MRI
Dr. Kami Parsa, an oculoplastic surgeon in Beverly Hills, California, posted a video of a patient’s MRI on his TikTok page on Friday, July 12. The video showed how the patient’s face had changed due to injectables.
The patient, a 33-year-old lady, had received injections of hyaluronic acid filler over the previous six years totaling more than 12 CC, or 12 milliliters.
In the video, which has amassed over 7.2 million views, the MRI showed a grey face with green spots lighting up in various areas, including the lips and the cheeks, representing where the hyaluronic acid filler was still located.
Dr. Parsa didn’t specify what procedures the patient in question had undergone. However, he did explain that upon conducting a volumetric analysis, measuring the amount of the woman’s filler, the substance amounted to a total of 28 CC.
“Which is more than twice the amount of filler that was injected,” the doctor said in his video.
He further explained: “What this shows us is that hyaluronic acid fillers are hydrophilic.
“That means they love water and they also cause tissue expansion.”
The MRI sparked concerns, as a TikTok user commented: “I just don’t see how this wouldn’t completely destroy the lymphatic system.”
“FINALLY THIS IS BEING TALKED ABOUT,” a person wrote. “The mass production and insane usage without WARNING. I need to know more. What about Botox?”
Dr. Parsa replied: “Botox has a long history and is safe if performed correctly.”
The MRI showed how the amount of hyaluronic acid fillers injected into a patient had doubled
Someone retained: “Okay so water is key to keeping my filler.”