Illegal beauty treatments surge in Hong Kong, experts warn

Experts in Hong Kong are warning about the rise of illegal cosmetic procedures, particularly lip filler and botulinum toxin injections, performed by unregistered beauticians. These practitioners, often from mainland China or overseas, operate through online chat groups and social media platforms like Instagram, bypassing legal requirements that mandate licensed doctors and clinics for such treatments. The illicit services range in price, with some offering Russian-style lip fillers for approximately HK$2,000 to HK$3,000. AI

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• botulinum toxin type A
• Filler injections with the blunt-tip microcannula
• Hong Kong
• Instagram
• mainland China
• Russian-style lip filler
• South China Morning Post

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