Doctors warn against beauty trend that causes reptile skin

Social Media Hype

Beauty influencers have flooded social media with videos showing “instant” results, claiming mesotherapy is a safer, more affordable alternative to Botox or fillers. With kits available online for as little as $45, the treatment has become a DIY dream – or nightmare – for users desperate to chase youth and perfection.

Dr. Prem Tripathi, a California-based plastic surgeon, explained that mesotherapy has taken off mainly because it’s inexpensive, simple to perform, and doesn’t require much training – a dangerous combination that’s led to influencers dropping videos of how easy it is to inject at home.

But it’s not necessarily safe – especially when you don’t know what you’re putting into your face, experts warn.

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