Backyard Botox boom leaves Victorians injured

7News Just In · Oct 28, 2026 · 2m

Victorian health authorities report a 64% increase in complaints about cosmetic procedures, with 95 complaints lodged in the last three years. Unregistered providers performing procedures in backyards and homes are causing serious injuries including infections, facial paralysis and hospitalisations. The Health Complaints Commissioner warns consumers are not checking provider qualifications or product authenticity, with concerns about illegal importation of counterfeit drugs and products being used in these procedures.

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