“It’s impossible to offer cheap aesthetic treatments because the costs involved are high as only high-quality products are used. She said most of these patients had been administered injectable dermal fillers, an increasingly popular anti-ageing cosmetic treatment in the country. “However, unqualified salons are known to use petrolatum-based fillers as a substitute for hyaluronic acid, which is not cheap. “Apart from the normal facials or massage, anyone going for any other form of cosmetic treatment must consult a doctor first. Urging the authorities to monitor the treatments provided by beauty salons, she said many of them advertised their services on social media.

Source: The Star June 05, 2019 00:00 UTC