According to police, a man’s death resulted from a silicone injection administered by a fake doctor.
In May, prosecutors state that Justin Street, 22, sought penis enhancement from Kasia Rivera, 34, at her residence in New Jersey.
However, he tragically passed away just one day after attending the so-called ‘pumping-party.’
Street experienced a clot in his lungs leading to his death, which a medical examiner attributed to a silicone embolism.
As a result of the investigation, his death was classified as a homicide, and Rivera has been charged with manslaughter.
Additionally, she is facing accusations of practicing medicine without a license.
Arrested on Friday, she is currently being held on bail.
The application of silicone injections to enhance body features, notably buttocks, is on the rise.
The FDA has only approved Botox as a cosmetic use for non-encapsulated medical silicone, specifically for around the eyes.
Nevertheless, illegal black-market use by untrained individuals persists as a cheaper alternative to cosmetic surgery. Medical professionals suggest that the sluggish economy has exacerbated this trade.
Although side effects are believed to be uncommon, there are instances where silicone can travel through the bloodstream and cause a life-threatening clot in vital organs such as the heart, brain, or lungs.
Furthermore, silicone may move through tissues, leading to unsightly lumps.
Sometimes, industrial-grade silicone from hardware stores is misused, alongside hazardous substitutes like castor oil, mineral oil, and petroleum jelly.
