Illegal silicone injections are a growing problem
February 11, 2011|By Jennifer Lin, Inquirer Staff Writer
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The cases offer a glimpse into the underground world of cosmetic procedures that lured 20-year-old Briton Claudia Seye Aderotimi to a Philadelphia hotel room and her death Feb. 7. No charges have been filed in the case, which is classified as a death investigation, pending further inquiry.
It is a thriving business in cities such as New York, Los Angeles, and Miami, often run by unlicensed operators who use industrial grades of silicone that can cause permanent lumps, infection, skin ulceration, and potentially fatal blood clots.
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Marcus said he started seeing botched silicone injections about 10 years ago, primarily among the transgender population. Men who wanted more feminine features would use silicone injections to get rounded bottoms or bigger breasts.
It's amazing this is a growing problem! Breast implants aren't so much more expensive. And if you really need to save money, you can go overseas to a reputable place. http://www.srsmiami.com/photography-breast.html (http://www.srsmiami.com/photography-breast.html) has a photo of a silicone disaster.