It appears common sense expired before the turn of the 20th century but it’s not too late to revive it. The title ‘Doctor’ does not necessarily refer to someone who performs an open heart surgery. I am a doctor too, at least that what the wall hanger in my computer room says, even though unfortunately, no one calls me so, and I want to acknowledge that I’ve never given an injection.
It is time for all of us to apply some common sense to our health and lives. Black market health delivery is a big business and a grave killer of our time. Whenever a ‘so-called surgeon or doctor’ asks you to meet him or her in a hotel room or restaurant to obtain your procedure, you should be worried, very worried.
On Wednesday, it was reported that a 20-year old student from London, Ms Claudia Adusei died in a Philadelphia Hotel after receiving a silicone injection in her butts, presumably to enhance her curves from behind. Other news sources say that Claudia and friends traveled to the US in November 2010 to obtain a similar injection.
This time, things did not go as planned. According to the reports, 12 hours after the procedure, Ms. Adusei began complaining of chest pains and was rushed to the hospital where she later died.
A preliminary medical examination indicated that silicone from the injection had entered Adusei’s vascular system and ultimately stopped her heart.
It is sad to say that Ms. Adusei’s death should not have happened. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) prohibits the injection of liquid silicone for cosmetic purposes. Silicones, more precisely called polymerized siloxanes or polysiloxanes, have been approved for cosmetic use, such as breast augmentation, but its use as performed on Claudia Adusei is prohibited.
I know there is somebody reading this article who is thinking of following a similar procedure to look good for the summer beach party or the next classmate’s re-union. If you don’t like the way you look, there are certified practitioners who can assist you look the way you want to you if you have your money. The difference is that none of these professionals will ask to meet you in a hotel or shopping mall to receive the procedure. They belong to trade associations which control and monitor their practices and may have insurance coverage should something get out of hand.
It is important to know that these Black Market MDs are not certified healthcare professionals in the countries they operate. Some are Medical Students from other countries who have immigrated to the US, UK or other countries and are finding it difficult to get the required accreditation papers to practice. Again some of these doctors may have to repeat part of their medical school in the West, and pass a series of difficult and expensive exams which could take years.
They therefore take the short cut by offering services under the table. They resort to using a mishmash of professional and homemade equipments. In fact there are dentist in the black market using your normal dressing room mirrors and hand-held tools to explore the mouths of patients.
Do not risk your life on the health black market. By the way, your butt is fine the way it looks.
