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EPISODE · Dec 31, 2024 · 35 MIN

Groupon Scams That Can Make You Go BLIND

from DermFx: The Ultimate Podcast Experience · host Erin Alonso, MSN, FNP

In this wild and eye-opening episode, Erin Alonso, MSN, FNP, teams up with Amber Johnson, the skincare guru behind Facial Lounge, to expose the terrifying truths about discount aesthetic treatments. From fillers and Botox to laser procedures, they uncover the real cost of chasing a deal on Groupon—and trust us, it’s not worth it. Think occlusions, blindness, and even internal organ damage thanks to shady off-brand lasers straight out of China. Yikes! Erin and Amber don’t hold back as they dissect the risks of letting untrained hands near your face (or any other body part). Plus, they react to a jaw-dropping DIY disaster where a man attempts to inject hyaluronic acid under his eyes with an air gun! Spoiler alert: You’ll want to call 9-1-1 just hearing about it. If you’ve ever considered cutting corners to save a buck, this episode will have you running straight to the professionals. Tune in for expert advice, horror stories, and a whole lot of laughs—because some things are just better left to the pros!

In this wild and eye-opening episode, Erin Alonso, MSN, FNP, teams up with Amber Johnson, the skincare guru behind Facial Lounge, to expose the terrifying truths about discount aesthetic treatments. From fillers and Botox to laser procedures, they uncover the real cost of chasing a deal on Groupon—and trust us, it’s not worth it. Think occlusions, blindness, and even internal organ damage thanks to shady off-brand lasers straight out of China. Yikes! Erin and Amber don’t hold back as they dissect the risks of letting untrained hands near your face (or any other body part). Plus, they react to a jaw-dropping DIY disaster where a man attempts to inject hyaluronic acid under his eyes with an air gun! Spoiler alert: You’ll want to call 9-1-1 just hearing about it. If you’ve ever considered cutting corners to save a buck, this episode will have you running straight to the professionals. Tune in for expert advice, horror stories, and a whole lot of laughs—because some things are just better left to the pros!

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