In light of recent news stories surfacing about patients turning to at-home lip injections, Dr. Vipul Dev in Bakersfield, California warns against using such products. According to Dr. Dev, these "do it yourself" silicone injections might seem appealing and inexpensive, but in reality are very dangerous. As in recently reported cases, incorrectly injected silicone can lead to severe complications and disfigurement both in the lips, at the injection sites, and throughout the face, as the silicone may travel, causing more damage everywhere it spreads.
Dr. Dev says black market silicone has popped up on the Internet, and reportedly seems like a thrifty way to look better in a rough economy. However, these black market silicone injections, which can be found both online and on the street, lack any sort of safety regulations, sterility standards, or product guarantees. Because of this, Dr. Vipul Dev cautions, knowing all of the potential side effects of using these products is impossible, as DIY injectors can never be certain of exactly what substance they are injecting.
Dr. Dev asks patients to consider their health and safety when thinking about plastic surgery. He recommends trying to save money in other, safer ways, such as seeing a professional plastic surgeon with several friends in order to get a group discount, opt for minimally invasive procedures, or set up payment plans with your doctor. Dr. Vipul Dev always recommends seeing a trained, certified professional with trusted products. Going to a doctor the first time will save disfigurement, emotional and physical pain, and follow-up trips to professionals to fix whatever damage the DIY injection caused.
