A Beverly Hills reconstructive surgeon is warning against the myth that dermal fillers are a harmless, temporary fix. Dr. Kami Parsa says subtle tweaks can lead to permanent damage, like the dreaded “pillow face.”<\/p>\n
Once considered a safe, short-term way to smooth wrinkles and enhance features, fillers\u2014especially hyaluronic acid (HA)\u2014are now under scrutiny. In a viral TikTok from July 2024, Parsa showed MRI scans of a patient who had received 12+ syringes of HA over six years. The results were alarming: over 28 cc of filler remained\u2014double the amount injected\u2014due to HA\u2019s ability to attract water and expand tissue over time.<\/p>\n
Despite claims that fillers dissolve within 6 months to 2 years, Parsa reveals they can persist for up to a decade, especially with repeated use. The result? A stretched, overfilled look\u2014what many now call “pillow face.”<\/p>\n
Parsa warns this isn\u2019t an instant side effect but builds over time through layering, overcorrection, and skin stretching. \u201cYou cannot fill your face to youth,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n
The video sparked a wave of concern online, with many questioning why the risks of long-term filler use haven\u2019t been more openly discussed. Some users vowed to stay natural, calling fillers “injecting poison.”<\/p>\n