Woman hospitalised with suspected botulism case after dodby at-home botox visit
A woman has been left in intensive care after a suspected case of botulism – believed to be linked to an at-home injectables company handing out unregulated anti-wrinkle injections.
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A woman has been left in intensive care after a suspected case of botulism – believed to be linked to an at-home injectables company handing out unregulated anti-wrinkle injections.
A NSW Health spokesman urged patients to come forward after the woman was hospitalised two weeks after she received the unregulated treatment at a Sydney home.
NSW Health executive director Dr Jeremy McAnulty said the case was a reminder of the potential side effects of unregulated cosmetic injections, and to be sure to receive cosmetic injections by authorised practitioners.
“Cosmetic injections, if used incorrectly, could result in serious harm and even death in the most serious of cases,” Dr McAnulty said. “Botulism, although rare, can be fatal, which is why it is so important that anyone receiving cosmetic injections does so under the supervision of an appropriately registered health practitioner.
“In this particular case, investigations are continuing, but we want people to be aware of the symptoms of botulism as others could have been exposed.”
Symptoms can appear for up to two weeks following injections, including drooping eyelids, blurred or double vision and difficulty breathing.
NSW Health is working with the Health Care Complaints Commission and NSW Police.
If you experience any of these symptoms, you should seek immediate medical attention by visiting their nearest emergency department or call triple-0 (000) for emergency assistance.
Originally published as Woman hospitalised with suspected botulism case after dodby at-home botox visit