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This registry-based study aimed to characterize complaints on dermal filler treatments received by Finnish Authorities, using data from (1) Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (TUKES), (2) the National Supervisory Authority for Welfare and Health (Valvira), (3) the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority (KKV), and (4) Regional State Administrative Agency (AVI). From January 1, 2017, to December 31, 2024, 19 complaints were received by KKV, unsuccessful lip filler treatments being the most common issue (59%). No life-threatening complications were reported. Most cases (56%) occurred in beauty salons, with treatments primarily performed by beauty salon employees (44%), followed by registered nurses (24%), and only 8% by medical doctors. Notably, 72% of the complications occurred in the last 3 years. 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