It is a recurring and worrying case that has been occurring for many years: the injection of various substances as body shapers , ranging from oils, fat-burning preparations, animal fats, silicone (biopolymers), methyl methacrylate (bone cement), among others.

It is currently considered a public health problem due to the emergence of quack doctors or untrained individuals who irresponsibly inject these harmful substances. Some of them have immediate consequences, while others have long-term consequences.

Let’s remember that these cases become relevant when they happen to public figures or artists, as was the case with Alejandra Guzmán. However, they are soon forgotten, and cases increase again among the population. This problem ignores social status, nationality, or, sometimes, educational level, so we will address the issue to inform people about the risks.

First of all, we must be clear that any injected substance or material that is foreign to the body will be identified by the body as a foreign element. Therefore, the body will attempt to destroy and expel it, which can cause infections, necrosis (tissue death), inflammatory reactions with various symptoms, and even death.