The platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has proved promising regarding its applicability
in dermatology, especially in the healing of chronic ulcers. The autologous
platelet-rich plasma is obtained by centrifuging the blood, so that the
components are separated by density gradient. The final product is a gel rich in
growth factors that act in tissue repair by activating fibroblasts and inducing
extracellular matrix remodeling.
There have been reports of the use of silicone oils in injectable form for cosmetic purposes since the 1940s. With the popularization of the use of this technique in the mid-60s, there have been a wide range of adverse effects reported. We report a 32-year-old woman, who had intramuscular injections of an unknown substance, which led to serious complications.
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