Nowadays, lip fillers are viral and desire such procedures that are non-invasive with similar results, especially at home and without medical assistance. The Hyaluron pen device is quite popular in this context. It is an at-home lip filler that people can purchase to self-inject the substance and obtain easy, cheap, and quick results.
As it does not contain any type of needles, there is an idea that it is entirely safe, but that appears not to be true after some research and time of use.
Generally speaking, this technique uses highly pressurized air to administer non-medical grade hyaluronic acid into the skin. With this application, a stream of hyaluronic acid starts to spread under the skin of the lips, creating the filler effect.
The main problem is that with this application through pressurized air, there is no way to control the amount of hyaluronic acid that is being applied and if it is in the right regions. Furthermore, severe problems like blocked blood vessels, permanent skin necrosis, swelling, bruising, and lumpiness can happen with intense pressure.
Moreover, this device is not FDA-approved, being unregulated and unsafe by the regulatory agency. Along with a possible puffy and uneven appearance, the procedure could cause infections if not properly cleaned.
That is why the use of at-home treatments with Hyaluron pen is not recommended. It could be used more safely if done by certified professionals or alternative procedures, like the injection of medical-grade FDA-approved hyaluronic acid by dermatologists.
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About the Author: MSci Maísa Melo is a Pharmacist and a current PhD student in cosmetic technology, from São Paulo, Brazil. She has earned her master’s degree from the University of São Paulo and has been involved with the development, stability, safety and efficacy of cosmetics since 2013. She has specialized in the clinical efficacy of cosmetics by biophysical and skin imaging techniques as well as the use of alternative models to animal testing. Her research work has been published in several scientific journals and book chapters from the field.