Death by Beauty: The Dangers of Illegal Silicone Injections
Introduction
In the hopes of satisfying their aesthetic needs, many women get illegal silicone injections that can trigger a number of life-threatening health problems, such as tissue hardening, infections, problems with the respiratory system, and blood clots.
It has been observed that the use of illegal silicone injections for buttock enhancement is on the rise in the US. A real buttock augmentation costs thousands of dollars; therefore, many women opt for cheaper, unregulated buttock enhancement procedures like these illegal silicone injections.
If you are thinking about it, think again. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved silicone injections because they are too dangerous. Most patients who go for these injections are not fully aware of what substances are being introduced into their bodies.
The shocking news is that the silicone being used on these patients is mostly non-medical-grade silicone or silicone meant for industrial use only. Moreover, it may be simply collected from hardware stores and not germ-free.
FDA guidelines
The FDA prohibited the use of silicone injections for cosmetic purposes in 1991 by issuing detailed guidelines against the procedure. The authority also banned the marketing of the substance for cosmetic purposes. Moreover, the FDA has frequently researched the safety and usefulness of injectable silicone. The results have been appalling because the substance has caused more harm than good to patients.
Nevertheless, some people continue to buy industrial-grade silicone and use it illegally for cosmetic purposes. The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery has declared illegal silicone injections controversial and has discouraged people from falling into the trap.
Any benefits?
Investigations into the pros and cons of silicone injections have found that the substance comes with more risks and potential complications than benefits. In one case, silicone injection was found to have brought about impressive enhancement; however, detailed investigations soon unearthed the short-term and long-term complications involved in the procedure.
Many people get illegal silicone injections in their faces. In such cases, the injected substance often causes bulging, hard nodules. Silicone injected in the face can be treated, but when it is injected into the buttocks or breasts, it becomes extremely difficult to remove. Many doctors will not even try to treat people who come for help after illegal silicone injections.
Risks and complications
Silicone is dangerous for your health because when it is injected into the body, it can cause pulmonary embolism, kidney problems, inflammation, infection, and development of bumps under the skin. Illegal silicone injections have also been linked to nervous system damage, chest pain, respiratory issues, hemorrhaging, scarring, soreness of the treated area, and other similar complications. Moreover, when you get silicone injections in the buttocks, for example, chances are you will get poor results where one buttock is bigger or higher than the other.
These health complications occur because the silicone used in the illegal procedures is meant for industrial use, not medical use. We have seen a rise in the number of patients landing in hospitals with deadly side effects triggered by silicone injections. In some cases, the person performing the injections impersonates a doctor and pretends to be a highly qualified surgeon from another country. However, some patients go for the illegal injections despite being aware of the risks and complications and knowing that the person doing the procedure is not a doctor. They do it because they can’t afford the services of certified plastic surgeons and safe and approved plastic surgery procedures. They often forget that the cost of illegal silicone injection increases many times over when you land in a hospital for complications triggered by the injected substance.
The illegal silicone solvent injected into the body can travel to your lungs and form lumps, which is called silicone embolism syndrome. This condition is life-threatening. If the injected substance makes its way to your brain or heart, it can cause sudden death.
It is also important to understand that once injected, the silicone cannot be changed or taken out of your body. The majority of complications with silicone injections have been reported in cases where the substance was used for butt enhancement or breast enlargement. In a nutshell, the following are the most common complications and risks associated with illegal silicone injection:
• Movement of the substance to your lungs, brain, heart, and other organs
• Immune reactivity with the injected silicone
• Tenderness and staining of the injection site
• Formation of blood clots and tissue lumps
Deaths from silicone injection
There is no denying that illegal silicone injection is life-threatening. Hundreds of deaths have occurred from the procedure in a number of states, including Nevada, Alabama, and Florida. Many people are already facing trials for silicone-injection-induced deaths. The most prevalent cause of death after an illegal silicone injection is when the immune system reacts with the injected substance, causing your lungs to fill with fluid. The second most common cause of death from the substance is pulmonary embolism. Before getting a silicone injection, keep in mind that it can lead to sudden death.
In 2015, a young woman from Maryland died after getting illegal silicone injections in New York, according to a report. Another woman was admitted to hospitals twenty-five times after getting illegal silicone injections; reports say that she experienced pulmonary embolism in addition to infections. She was treated in New York to remove the silicone. Furthermore, 22-year-old Daysha Phillips died after illegal silicone injections in Dallas. Another woman became an amputee after having illegal silicone injections in her buttocks. These are just a few examples. There are hundreds of reported and unreported cases where people have died after having illegal silicone injections.
Fraudulent doctors doing silicone injections
Many fraudulent doctors offer illegal silicone injections, claiming that they are highly experienced and qualified surgeons from abroad. Sometimes they convince their victims that the substance being injected into them is fat or another safe substance. However, in reality, they are injecting industrial-grade silicone into their patients. According to the FBI, the number of fraudulent doctors doing illegal silicone injection treatments is on the rise across the US, particularly in New York, Texas, California, and Florida.
Difference between implants and silicone injections
There is a clear-cut difference between implants and illegal silicone injections. Implants are legal and safe, while silicone injections are illegal and life-threatening. A silicone implant is prevented from moving to other parts of your body through the implant barriers, whereas a silicone injection is a solution that can easily travel to any part of your body, including your lungs, your brain, and your heart. Your immune system can aggressively react to a silicone injection, which may lead to fluid in your lungs . You will also experience prolonged pain when the injected silicone solution travels to other parts of your body.
It is important to understand that legal plastic surgery procedures are not performed by directly injecting silicone or any other substance into the body. The illegal procedures like silicone injections are often carried out in hotel rooms or homes, and are cheaper than the genuine ones.
Conclusion
Women across the world, especially in the US, are trying life-threatening black-market procedures like silicone injections to get larger buttocks and breasts. The substance used in the illegal procedures is often intended for industrial or home improvement use, and people who perform the procedure impersonate experienced doctors. When silicone is injected into the body, the substance enters the blood and can lead to blood coagulation in the lungs, developing cardiovascular barriers that can be immediately life-threatening if not diagnosed and treated swiftly.
It is important to note that deaths resulting from black-market silicone injections have already risen in number in the US. The message here is clear: you should steer clear of illegal silicone injections. It is very important to have your desired plastic surgery procedure performed by a reputed, experienced, licensed, and board-certified plastic surgeon. Remember: even a little carelessness can land you in a life-threatening medical situation.
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