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Siliconoma: Report of Two Cases
Bruna Souza Felix Bravo1, Laila Klotz Almeida de Balassiano2, Julien Totti de Bastos3
1Instituto de Dermatologia Professor Rubem David Azulay da Santa Casa da Misericórdia do Rio de Janeiro (RJ) and Hospital Federal da Lagoa, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rua Dona Mariana 143, Botafogo, Rio De Janeiro, RJ, 22280-000, Brazil. brunabravo@globo.com.
Illegal injectable silicone use can cause siliconomas, a severe foreign body reaction. This study highlights two cases of serious complications following non-professional silicone injections.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Dermatology
- Pathology
Background:
- Injectable silicone has a long history of illicit use.
- Siliconoma refers to the body's reaction to silicone.
- Non-medical professionals administer silicone injections, posing risks.
Observation:
- Two patients received large volumes of injectable silicone from unqualified individuals.
- Complications arose sometime after the non-medical procedures.
Findings:
- Illicit silicone injections by non-professionals can lead to severe complications.
- The foreign body reaction, siliconoma, is a significant risk.
Implications:
- Highlights the dangers of unregulated aesthetic procedures.
- Emphasizes the need for qualified medical professionals in cosmetic treatments.
- Underscores the importance of patient education regarding injectable silicone risks.
