A Colombian woman reported having been the victim of an irregular cosmetic procedure that left her with serious physical consequences.after they injected a different substance than the one he had been promised during an intervention into his lips. Week Magazine
The case dates back to when she was 17 years old, at which time she was looking for an augmentation with hyaluronic acid.but ended up facing immediate complications such as severe pain and persistent inflammation after applying the product. Week Magazine
Years later, medical studies confirmed that the substance applied was not hyaluronic, but silicone mixed with industrial oil.which forced the affected woman to undergo multiple reconstructive surgeries. Week Magazine
The story became known through social networks, where the young woman decided to tell the process she has faced for more than seven years. According to her testimony, after the initial procedure she began to present symptoms that did not coincide with a conventional aesthetic intervention, which led her to seek corrective treatments that failed to resolve the problem at first.
In her attempt to reverse the effects, she underwent several sessions of hyaluronidase, a procedure used to dissolve dermal fillers. However, the lack of improvement generated new suspicions about the substance applied, which led her to consult with specialists in different countries before obtaining a definitive diagnosis.
It was a maxillofacial surgeon who, after carrying out more detailed studies, determined that the injected material corresponded to silicone combined with industrial oil. This discovery marked a critical point in their medical process, since these types of substances are not only prohibited for aesthetic use, but can also generate serious complications that are difficult to manage.
As a consequence of this situation, the woman has had to undergo three surgeries between 2021 and 2026, the most recent being a highly complex intervention that lasted seven hours. During this procedure, the specialists removed part of the infiltrated material, which had already migrated from the lips to other areas of the face such as the chin and cheekbones.
Currently, the affected person continues in the recovery process through therapies aimed at improving facial mobility and reducing functional sequelae. In addition, he has used his experience to warn about the risks of going to people without medical certification and about the importance of verifying both the suitability of the professional and the origin of the products used in this type of procedures.
The case also reopens the discussion about the use of biopolymers in aesthetic procedures, a practice that, despite being prohibited in multiple countries for decades, continues to occur clandestinely. These substances can generate adverse reactions, migration of the material and permanent damage to the tissues, which requires complex surgical interventions for their partial extraction.
Similar situations have been reported by public figures who have faced medical consequences after the application of unauthorized substances. In several of these cases, patients have required multiple reconstructive surgeries, as well as long-term treatments to manage complications such as chronic pain, persistent inflammation, and associated diseases.
One of the most complex aspects of this type of intervention is that, in many cases, the material cannot be completely removed from the body, which implies permanent medical monitoring. This not only represents a physical impact, but also an emotional and economic one for those who face these types of long-term complications.
The persistence of these cases shows the need to strengthen controls over aesthetic procedures and promote greater information among citizens. The authorities and specialists insist that any intervention of this type must be carried out in authorized centers and with duly certified professionals, as a fundamental measure to prevent risks.
The testimony of this young woman adds to a series of warnings about illegal practices that continue to affect patients in different regions of the country, revealing the consequences of resorting to seemingly simple procedures that can lead to serious health effects.
