Jj. Hage et al., The devastating outcome of massive subcutaneous injection of highly viscous fluids in male-to-female transsexuals, PLAS R SURG, 107(3), 2001, pp. 734-741
Illicit subcutaneous injections of massive quantities of highly viscous flu
ids are still performed, often by unqualified persons. Fifteen male-to-fema
le transsexuals consulted the authors regarding their devastating long-term
outcomes after the injection of up to 8 liters of alleged silicone or mine
ral oil to feminize their bodies. After a latency period of up to 17 years,
these injections led to complications ranging from scarring and deformity
to infections. These patients were treated conservatively for inflammation
and infection or surgically by resection of the oil-infested areas. In view
of the potential dangers, feminization by the injection of high-viscosity
fluids should be soundly condemned.