Case study uncovers complications and infections related to silicone in breasts, impacting sternocleidomastoid and anatomy.
Introduction: The injection of liquid silicone into the breasts, a popular cosmetic practice since the 1940s, has been discouraged due to its serious complications, including difficult-to-manage infections, embolisms, and cosmetic deformities. Chronic complications include the formation of siliconomas, granulomas, and migration of silicone to adjacent tissues and lymph nodes, which can result in significant changes in the anatomy and functionality of the affected regions.
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