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I Was Addicted to Filler and Spent $4K on Injections—Then I Had Realization

I Was Addicted to Filler and Spent $4K on Injections—Then I Had Realization

Summary

A British man named Christopher Sharratt spent about $4,400 on lip and facial fillers but decided to have them removed. He realized that he was psychologically addicted to the confidence boost from fillers and faced challenges with the process of dissolving them.

Key Facts

  • Christopher Sharratt, from Staffordshire, began getting fillers at age 17.
  • He spent approximately $4,400 on fillers over the years.
  • Fillers gave Sharratt a temporary confidence boost but led to a psychological dependence.
  • During the COVID-19 lockdown, Sharratt decided to stop using fillers and remove them.
  • The process of dissolving the fillers was both painful and took time, requiring four rounds of treatment.
  • Sharratt, reflecting on his experience, called for stricter regulations on fillers, especially regarding age and where they can be administered.
  • In the U.K., fillers are often given without medical supervision, unlike in the U.S., where they are more regulated.
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