NEWS-12 anchor Alan Gerstel shows you what you need to know to stay safe. The trained physicians who do the procedures say each patient is different. All fairly quick, safe procedures if done by qualified physicians. Legitimate doctors have much more at stake he says they have their reputations on the line. Perhaps the best way to graphically illustrate the dangers involved in what you might consider a simple procedure, is to revisit a recent story you saw here on NEWS 12.
Silicone is definitely, positively, without a doubt, the wrong thing to inject.
The department of health says the practice can result in serious side effects or even death. Reputable doctors acknowledge what untrained or unlicensed practitioners won't. But if they can't, what happens to that person. There's no recourse. Dr. Pillersdorf says every procedure involves risk, so you also want to know that your doctor has permission to practice at a nearby hospital - to handle any emergency that may arise.