THOUSANDS of women with fillers are at risk of painful and disfiguring side effects years later, medics warn.
The treatments can trigger lumps, swelling and facial pain as the immune system attacks the hyaluronic acid used in most injections, a study has found.
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Dr Spero Theodorou, a plastic surgeon in New York, said skin-plumping jabs can block lymph nodes in the face.
This can cause swelling, cysts, growths called granulomas and pain.
He said those who had jabs under their eyes were worst affected.
Dr Theodorou added: “The lymphatic system removes all the impurities from your skin, so it’s very important.
“The fillers either squish it or the immune system attacks them.”
A Department of Health spokesman said: “We are consulting on a licensing scheme for non-surgical cosmetic procedures, including dermal fillers.”