MYTH 02 / 05 · Injectables

“Hyaluronic acid is natural, so it is risk-free.”

A substance found in the body does not make an injection risk-free. The product, treatment area and procedure matter.

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THE EXPLANATION

What is behind the claim.

Filler injections can cause swelling and bruising; infection or nodules are also possible. Rarely, a blocked blood vessel can damage tissue or threaten sight. “Natural” describes a substance’s origin, not a procedure’s safety.

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CONTEXT & LIMITATIONS

What to take away.

Discuss risks and emergency care beforehand. Seek immediate medical help for unusual severe pain, visual changes or unusual skin discolouration during or after an injection.

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The supporting sources.

Dermal fillers: risks and warning signsU.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) · Original language: English

Patient safety in botulinum toxin and filler treatmentsDeutsche Gesellschaft für ästhetische Botulinum- und Fillertherapie (DGBT) · Original language: German

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Source-based education · Updated 18 October 2026. This overview summarises published health information; a separate specialist approval of this text has not yet been documented. It does not replace personal medical advice.

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