Fake Aesthetic Doctors In South Africa: How Patients Can Protect Themselves | Dr Reza Mia

Paola Chellew discusses growing safety concerns in South Africa’s booming aesthetic industry with Dr Reza Mia, focusing on unqualified “injectors,” counterfeit dermal fillers, botulinum toxin and more. Dr Reza Mia outlines the severe medical risks - from infection and tissue damage to vascular occlusion, blindness, stroke, and death - and notes that reversal agents like hyaluronidase won’t work on unknown substances. Viewers are urged to verify practitioners on the HPCSA register (https://www.hpcsa.co.za), watch for red flags like advertised prices, misleading fake Ai photos, and deposits, and report illegal practice to SAPS and the HPCSA. Subscribe to Aesthetic Appointment’s YouTube channel for more expert interviews, patient education, and conversations with the doctors shaping aesthetic medicine in South Africa and beyond. Guest: Dr Reza Mia 🌐 Website: https://antiagingart.co.za 📸 Instagram:   / drreza_mia   💉 Disclaimer: The information provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional for any medical concerns or treatments. The opinions expressed are those of the individual speakers and should not be taken as a substitute for personalised medical guidance. 00:00 Aesthetic Safety Crisis 00:50 Meet Dr Reza Mia 02:19 Who Regulates Injectables 04:13 HPCSA and Who Can Inject 05:31 Accountability and Reporting 06:16 How Illegal Products Enter 07:25 Verify Your Practitioner 08:40 Real Medical Risks 12:05 Consent Forms and Legal Recourse 13:49 Enforcement and Consequences 14:56 Why People Get Fooled 16:56 Red Flags Pricing and Ads 19:25 Can It Be Reversed 21:44 What Should Change 23:58 Affordable Legit Options 25:47 Final Advice and Checklist 28:29 Closing Thanks #AestheticAppointment #DrRezaMia #FakeDoctors #CounterfeitFllers #PatientSaftey