Got Pummped?

Have you or someone you know been pummped with silicone?

Let’s talk about it.

Silicone Divas

Amanda Lepore and Sophia Lamar are the infamous silicone celebrity divas of New York City.

Icons of fashion and pummped up visages they epitomize the silicone look. Though luckily neither of them  have died from their copious amounts of silicone many, many others have.Why some can live with silicone injections while others are made deformed or die I don’t know. But, people do get injured and people do die.

I know personally that this is  true since my friend Crystal died in the silicone haven of Miami Florida after silicone  she had injected into her breast migrated into her lungs and she died a very painful death. Very sadly there are many other reports of deaths from complications from silicone. Silicone is  disfiguring and lethal!

Silicone Online Resources

Dangerous Curves http://www.gender.org/resources/bad_news.html

http://www.nytga.org/health/silicone_1.html

http://tsroadmap.com/physical/silicone/

An excellent source providing awareness and medical links on silicone injectable.

Cleopatra’s Needle: http://leda.law.harvard.edu/leda/data/197/mwebb.html                                                                                                                   This is one of the best sites I have found with some great information on Silicone.

YES They’re Fake:                                                                                                               An excellent resource covering facts for implants and injectable silicone.     http://www.yestheyrefake.net/liquid_silicone_risks.htm

The Silicone Sensitivity Awareness  Minisitry Although of origin for women who have silicone related health disorders from breast implants  this group is an excellent resource for counseling, information and symptom expression.

Silicone breast implants/Injections Sequlae

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Silicone Treatment

S i l i c o n e    T r e a t m e n t

There is Hope.

It can be readily said that as far as my own personal experience and from research there is very little in the way of treatment at the ready to deal with the permanently unfortunate effects of silicone leaving those of us struggling with such to not only deal with the ailments of our besieged bodies but also the daunting task of educating the medical community particularly our own primary care givers, as well as rheumatologists, plastic surgeons, epidemiologists, toxicologist and the medical community at large.

With that in mind as a fellow walking wounded I have compiled where possible any information which I list categorically below that may in some way be of benefit to people who have silicone related health issues and will hopefully help in the treatment and understanding of the medical necessity of attention from the medical community to aide more directly in the promotion of research and applications of treatments for silicone related illnesses.

Please understand all information provided here is for information and educational purposes and is only meant as an instrumental aid to assist you in discussing with a qualified practitioner appropriate and professional care it is not intended to be in any conflict whatsoever with any recommendations or treatments or prescriptions recommended by your doctor. For more information and for a complete evaluation and treatment, consult a qualified doctor.

Silicone Diagnostic Tests:

Comprehensive listing of tests to identify silicone.

Visual Diagnostic Tests:

Including MRI, Sonogram, Mammogram and links depicting such.

Silicone Granuloma Management

NON Surgical:

Medicinal non surgical treatments including Holistic approaches.Natural anti inflammatorys , yoga, massages, hot and cold therapy.

You will also find information on:

Surgical Removal of Silicone:                                                                                                                                     The available techniques for removal of silicone.

Surgeons, Physicians & Doctors List:                                                                                                                                   Surgeons, Physicians & Doctors practicing treatment and or removal as well as reconstruction relating to our unique medical needs.

Reconstructive Information: Understanding the available procedures.

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Proposed definition of silicone-related disorder.

Understanding symptoms first can be important process to appropriate treatment. A great definitive guide for such is  Symptoms/signs associated with rupture of silicone breast implant. These documents are an excellent base for any clinician to use in diagnosing silicone disorders.

http://www.jrheum.com/subscribers/03/10/tables/2092-2.html This is a proposed definition of silicone related disorder, which is relative to  our cause via the silicone exposure and related illness are very much the same.

Also review: http://www.jrheum.com/subscribers/03/10/tables/2092-1.html

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If YOU have been “pummped” and would like to share your story of treatment or you are a qualified doctor or physician who are treating patients with silicone related health problems and would like to list your service or information please contact me:
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Pumping Science

T h e

D e f i n i t i o n s :

What is silicone?

Silicones are synthetic polymers of dimetylpolysiloxane manufactured in a variety of physical forms ranging from a thin, watery liquid to hard plastic (2, 3) . Silicone fluid, known as medical grade 360, has been used in injectable forms. It is colorless and has a centristoke value of 200 , allowing it to pass through a narrow-gauge needle.

http://www.med.gazi.edu.tr/gmj/1997_2_93_95.html

From the Columbia Encyclopedia online we have this entry.

Silicone, a polymer in which atoms of silicon and oxygen alternate in a chain; various organic radicals, such as the methyl group, CH3, are bound to the silicon atoms. Silicones, which are unusually stable at extreme temperatures (both high and low), may occur as liquids, rubbers, resins, or greases. Silicones are prepared from halides of organic silicon compounds by decomposition. Such compounds are chosen and used in mixtures that allow the desired molecular weight and degree of cross-linking to be obtained in the final polymer.

What they of course forgot: That it is some of the nastiest, most deforming, toxic junk to ever be introduced into the human body for the sake of beauty!

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Where does Silicone come from?

Assuming it is silicone in the syringe and not some other visceral substance of oil or waxes then most likely the silicone that is widely used for injecting is often received via importation from Mexico; acquired thru pharmacies and other medical personnel.

However, more often then not much of the silicone on the “Pummping scene” is from pig farms where it’s intended use as a industrial lubricant for machinery is made secondary to illegal sales of it to unscrupulous “pummpers” seeking to exploit the uninformed. Additionally, Pummpers of the silicone trade often use Silicone Caulking for bathrooms as well as Silicone for tires  and or sometimes Baby oil. ALL of which of course are extremely hazardous,deformative and even lethal.

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“Pummper”:

This is typically what an individual who performs illicit and illegal dangerous body modification procedure of silicone injections is referred to as. It can be understood that in general the “Pummper” may have little or no training in either medical techniques or esthetics, and has little regard for the well-being of the “patient,” who has not been warned of the dangers of the procedure, and is not likely to be looked after properly in the event of a catastrophic reaction.

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“Pumping” How it is done.

Various size needles may be used dependent upon the amount of silicone (Or in some cases other injectable solutions such as paraffin or other types of oils) to be injected and the area site of injection.

(Often non-sterile, industrial-grade silicone is used, rather than medical-grade, and it may be adulterated with substances like various oils or paraffin) The vicious substance is injected into a variety of body places for “ immediate and permanent enhancement”.

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What being “Pummped” does immediately.

Assuming you are not one of the many individuals whom will have an immediate and catastrophic allergic reaction to such directly dangerous exposure to silicone and are not one of the many other individuals who will meet with lethal results by inadequate injection from the “pummper” resulting in direct blood stream, lung , other cardiovascular damage then in the immediate short-term the effect of injected silicone will be “immediate permanent enhancement”.

This “enhancement” may include injecting silicone directly into cheekbones, lips, chins, foreheads, thighs, breasts, hips, buttocks, penis, pectoral, calves and other areas of the body.

Cheekbones can be made more prominent, lips more full; clefts in chins removed, breasts, and hips can be enlarged. Male curves can be simulated, too: instant pectoral, gluteal, or calf muscles along with enlargement of the penis.

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What being “Pummped” can do eventually…

These symptoms may develop instantaneously or at ANY duration after the injection. It may take days, weeks or years.

Table 2. Proposed definition of silicone-related disorder. http://www.jrheum.com/subscribers/03/10/tables/2092-2.html

Early and lasting symptoms are nonspecific-easy fatigue, muscle aches, and increased susceptibility to infections.

The sequelae (symptom sequence) of non contained (free injected) silicone include:

Development of

Silicone Mastitis

Which may include:

Development of Redness/rash like skin irritation that is manifested in the injected area. This is the result of the constant irritation of the foreign body (Silicone) to the tissue. The “redness” if often described clinically as (persistent edema) or Erythema : as in an abnormal redness of the skin due to dilation of the superficial capillaries of the skin causing inflammation.
Erythema multiforme is a reddening, swelling, possibly even blistering of the skin that comes in multiple forms. It is an allergic (hypersensitivity) inflammatory reaction to a stimulus (In our case Silicone). The inflamed tissue may or may not be slightly itchy and or have a burning sensation or other nonspecific discomfort.

Tenderness or pain in the sites of injection. This usually is present with any inflammation of body sites injected with silicone.

Skin necrosis may develop from prolonged irritation/inflammation.

Silicone Granulomas

Eventually, the injected site becomes very hard and may develop a distorted contour forming tumor-like granuloma clinically referred as Silicone Granulomas from the injected silicone.

Silicone Granulomas Silicone may lead to multiple nodularities and contour deformities. Ranging in a variety of shapes and sizes which are referred to as Silicone Granulomas.

This is a picture of excised Silicone Granulomas. http://www.photoscience.info/specimens/sp16.html

http://www.ajronline.org/cgi/content/full/178/2/465

Silicone granulomas may clinically be observed histologically either in the injected area and/or the draining lymph nodes.

Silicone Granulomas form as silicone gel migrates and represent a natural host response to wall off a foreign substance to protect the integrity of critical organs, which may become adversely effected upon exposure.

Silicone Granulomas were observed first in women who had free silicone injected for breast enlargement and later in women with ruptured silicone-gel breast implants .They have since been discovered in a cross spectrum of individuals who have had silicone injections including transsexuals and men. Silicone granulomas may be first discovered in and around the body sites of injection and later thru out many parts of the body including extremities.

Silicone Granulomas are at present clinically understood to have an absence of malignancy.

However, malignant (cancer) degeneration from injected foreign material like liquid silicone or paraffin depends on several factors.

The kind of injected material used may determine the incidence of malignant degeneration. The higher the carcinogenic property of the substance, the higher the probability of the patient developing cancer. As far as the liquid silicone and paraffin are concerned, no definite findings have yet been written about their carcinogenic properties. Silicone should however be considered no less detrimental to the health integrity of the body and be understood that prolonged exposure does compromise bodily health significantly and permanently.

(To see photographed excised siliconoma and melanoma granuloma tumors comparatively. http://www.photoscience.info/specimens/sp16.html

For more pictures including MRI of patients with silicone injections and to see excised siliconoma masses:

http://intl-radiographics.rsnajnls.org/cgi/content/full/19/suppl_1/S39

Silicone Migration

Siliconoma granulomas may infect non injected sites thru out the body.Migration is a biological defence action of the body in trying to remove foreign masses from the body,in particular to protect critical internal organs and tissues,however often this results in the transportation of foriegn materials like silicone in to more areas of the body causing further health problems.

According to a summary prepared by FDA scientists in 1988, leakage or migration of silicone within the body can cause breast deformities, ulceration, burning sensation and pain, enlarged lymph nodes, palpable masses, and respiratory distress.

Silicone migrates primarily to local sites, such as the ipsilateral chest wall and axillary lymph nodes. Migration of silicone into the axilla can involve the brachial plexus, resulting in neuropathy. Experimental studies and rare human accidents suggest that silicone fluid is transported by migrating phagocytes, thereby explaining lymph node, spleen, liver, adrenal and lung deposits. Silicone can also migrate into more distal regions, including the arm and subcutaneous tissues of the abdominal wall. As silicone migrates it may cause thickening and infiltration of subcutaneous tissues. Ultrasound may show signs of cellulitis.

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Silicone: Other Direct Body Influences.

Silicone may possibly having adjuvant effects; serologic abnormalities, including auto-antibodies, arthralgias, fever, swollen lymph nodes, skin changes and other clinical symptoms suggestive of connective tissue disease and encourage systemic fungal and atypical bacterial infections.

Auto Immune:

Silicone may directly result in autoimmune like disorders developing two or more years after injection of silicone symptomatic of lupus, arthritis, scleroderma,rheumatoidism, fibrosis.

Mycobacterium abscessus cellulitis and multifocal abscesses of the breast or any injected sites/,migratory infected body sites.

Nerve damage may develop the resultant of actual silicate crystals which may be found in the nerves.

For more information and for a complete evaluation and treatment, see your doctor.

http://womnhlth.home.mindspring.com/PSC/RHEUM.HTM

Great link on some clinical experience of silicone.

http://womnhlth.home.mindspring.com/studies/ Rupture%20of%20siliconegel%20breast%20implants%20causes %2C%20sequelae%2C%20and %20diagnosis.htm

Deadly~Beauty~Secrets

The deadly disfiguring history behind the detrimental body modification process of Silicone.

Silicone injections are a dangerous beauty secret for those whom seek inexpensive cosmetic surgery alternatives. It is a dangerous service of body modification proliferating illegally amongst non-medical persons, unlicensed ‘cosmetic surgeons’ and licensed physicians  all of whom are servicing and profiteering off of vulnerable populations of transgender and other actively targeted populations including Asian females and various populations of men who seek male enhancement.

Increasingly at risk for under going this dangerous body modification process are ” desperate housewives” and the like who want an immediate cosmetic surgery alternative.

History for the dangerous art of illusion

It is reported that the search for injectable soft tissue substitutes began almost 100 years ago with the injection of paraffin into the scrotum to replace missing testicles by Gersuny. In the first two decades of this century, mineral oil, paraffin and similar oils, or waxes were used for a variety of purposes. Other soft tissue substitutes including bovine collagen, silicone fluid, autologous fat, or fibrel (a mixture of gelatin powder and the patient ‘ s own plasma) are in current use to varying degrees (1).http://www.med.gazi.edu.tr/gmj/1997_2_93_95.html

Since the turn of the century, substances have been injected into women’s breasts to enlarge them. Silicone injections were first used among Japanese women in the late 1940’s and Las Vegas showgirls in the 1950’s.The silicone was modified by adding cottonseed oil or other types of oil, which was intended to cause scarring and thus prevent migration of the silicone to other parts of the body.

According to Dr. Norman Anderson, associate professor of medicine and surgery at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, approximately 50,000 American women had their breasts injected with liquid silicone. There were serious medical problems, resulting from these injections, including deaths.

In 1965, the FDA classified silicone injections as a drug under the FDA’s jurisdiction, and began to regulate the device. Dow Corning Corporation applied for a Notice of Claimed Investigational Exemption for a New Drug IND for the use of silicone as  facial augmentation device in 1965; though breast augmentation by silicone injection was not permitted in the study because of the known medical risks.

The FDA has never approved silicone injections for sale for human use.

Because of the recognized dangers of liquid silicone injections, silicone gel breast prostheses were made available in the early 1960’s. It was believed that the replacement of liquid silicone with silicone gel in a silicone envelope would prevent the silicone from migrating to other parts of the body. ”

The FDA’s authority to regulate breast implants is based on the 1976 Medical Device Amendments Public Law 94-295 to the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act 21 USC 360 c.9. This law required FDA to issue regulations classifying all medical devices into one three classes; only the highest risk device Class III would require proof of safety and effectiveness.

Prior to 1976, a small number of devices, including liquid injectable silicone, were regulated as drugs; silicone injections were immediately reclassified as a Class III medical device as a result of the 1976 law.

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Cleopatra’s Needle