Posts Tagged ‘silicone’

Buttock Augmentation Death Highlights the Importance of Choosing a Registered Surgeon

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You have probably heard in the news the unfortunate story of Londoner Claudia Aderotimi, 20, who died following a Buttock Augmentation earlier this month. Claudia experienced chest pains and difficulty breathing, then died (preliminary post-mortem examinations have shown) when her lung filled with silicone, causing a fatal embolism. Whilst this story is incredibly sad, it [...]

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February 22nd, 2011   |   Body, General News    |  1 Comment

Question regarding Hypertrophic Scarring from Mole Removal

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Question : I recently had a mole removed from the front bicep of my arm and I believe it has healed into a hypertrophic scar. My GP did it for me and used stiches that were left in for about a week and a half. In your opinion was that too soon to remove the [...]

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