A survey is presented of 5 such cases who presented at our out patient clinic with the devastating long-term outcome of such 'treatment'. Inflammation of soft tissues was evident in all. Magnetic Resonance Imaging showed the silicone to have migrated with gravity. It causes edema and granulomatous reactions in the subcutaneous layers of the affected parts of the body. As a result, body contour became distorted.
Treatment is as devastating as the ailment itself.
Soft tissue injections with silicone oil induce severe long-term complications and should be regarded dangerous and obsolete. It has been associated with the induction of malignancies. Any professional injecting silicone oil to augment body contour is to be considered a quack.