Beninger admits he didn't fill out a written report on the cases he'd found.
"To be honest with you, if I did an official report on everything, I'd be sending two or three out every day," the surgeon says, adding he would act on deadly problems, like a life-threatening allergic reaction. But a lumpy lip isn't considered important enough to warrant action. "Most people aren't taking the time to report it."
Lack of reporting by the profession means there is no accurate data on how many Canadians have experienced serious lumps caused by Artecoll, or any other cosmetic injectable. There is agreement that any product injected into the lip can cause inflammation and trigger a bump. But lumps from Artecoll are a special concern, since this product is a permanent implant.
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