Raulken co.UK - FDA Panel Wants More Warnings On Wrinkle Fillers

By JENNIFER CORBETT DOOREN WASHINGTON -- Product labels on popular cosmetic wrinkle fillers should be strengthened to warn consumers about scarring and other problems that can crop up weeks or years after receiving the treatments, a Food and Drug...

Browse > Home / Health / FDA To Add Warnings To Wrinkle Fillers, Major Side Effects FDA To Add Warnings To Wrinkle Fillers, Major Side Effects November 19, 2008 Washington (dbTechno) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reportedly thinking about adding new warnings to wrinkle fillers, also known as dermal fillers due to serious side effects. The wrinkle fillers have been on the market for 20 years or so now but have been recently linked to some major side effects. These side effects range from just mild allergic reactions, all the way up causing the face of the patient to become disfigured. The FDA has stated that over the past six years, they have received 930 reports of serious side effects being caused by the wrinkle fillers. This shows that now may be the time for the FDA to alter the label of the wrinkle fillers to add warnings. They are often used by women and are injections whcih are usually used to reduce wrinkles in the face. Some of the more popular types include Juvederm from Allergan Inc, as well as Perlane and Restylane from Medicis. The FDA met with an independent panel yesterday to talk about possible changes to the label and to see what they can do to prevent these side effects. Source: dBTechno