Influencer left deformed after illegal injections of mineral oil and laxatives into her face
Brazilian influencer Juliana Oliveira, known as Juju do Pix, is going under the knife after claiming she was left disfigured following cosmetic injections gone wrong. Oliveira claimed that in 2017, she was injected with what she thought was silicone-based filler - but turned out to be 21 syringes of mineral oil and laxatives into her cheeks. The injections were administered by an illegal clinic without her consent, according to the outlet, and it reportedly left her severely disfigured. While many dermal fillers are approved by the FDA, it is very important that customers know exactly what they are getting injected by a board-certified doctor. Per Harvard Health, injecting foreign, nonsterile substances into your face, like mineral oil, can cause serious problems, including an embolism that 'leads to blindness'. The mysterious injections left Oliveira with swollen cheeks and eyelids, per her social media accounts. According to The Sun, Oliveira believed that she would look like this for the rest of her life, and even struggled to find work. But now, she\'s finally found a doctor that can help her.
In This Article:
- In 2017 she was injected with 21 syringes of mineral oil and laxatives into her cheeks, thinking it was silicone-based filler
- Harvard Health warns about the dangers of foreign substances in cosmetic injections
- CDC reports and broader context of harmful reactions from unlicensed injectors
- Counterfeit Botox arrest highlights risks of unregulated injectables
In 2017 she was injected with 21 syringes of mineral oil and laxatives into her cheeks, thinking it was silicone-based filler
Brazilian influencer Juliana Oliveira, known as Juju do Pix, is going under the knife after she claims that she was left disfigured after cosmetic injections gone wrong - seen before the injections on the left. Oliveira claimed that in 2017, she was injected with what she thought was silicone-based filler - but turned out to be 21 syringes of mineral oil and laxatives into her cheeks, The Sun reported. Last week, Oliveira went under the knife with São Paulo-based plastic surgeon, Dr. Thiago Marra, who documented the surgery on Instagram. It took more than four hours, and will be the first reconstructive surgery of many for the influencer, the outlet shared. Dr. Marra shared a few pictures after the surgery, which showed Oliveira with tons of stitches in her cheeks and chin area. In another video, which showed a 'before' and 'after,' the doctor appeared to have focused part of the surgery on her chin. 'Clot surgery yesterday was a success,' Dr. Marra wrote in the caption. 'Now to follow up with the healing. Are you excited to see the result in 20 days?' It is unclear exactly when her next surgery is scheduled for.
Harvard Health warns about the dangers of foreign substances in cosmetic injections
Per Harvard Health, injecting foreign, nonsterile substances into your face, like mineral oil, can cause serious problems, including an embolism that 'leads to blindness'. Last year, doctors sounded the alarm on fake Botox injections that were landing women in the hospital. In April 2024, 22 people from 11 states reported harmful reactions after receiving injections of the popular filler from unlicensed or untrained providers, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. None of the women underwent the procedure in a medical setting - instead describing getting Botox in spas and at home. The harmful reactions were reported between November 4, 2023, and March 31, 2024, in a slew of states including California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee, Texas and Washington.
CDC reports and broader context of harmful reactions from unlicensed injectors
These incidents are complemented by broader concerns about unlicensed injectors and counterfeit products that undermine patient safety. In April 2024, 22 people from 11 states were reported to have harmful reactions after receiving injections of the popular filler from unlicensed or untrained providers, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The reactions occurred between November 4, 2023, and March 31, 2024, in states including California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee, Texas and Washington.
Counterfeit Botox arrest highlights risks of unregulated injectables
Last year, New York aesthetician Joey Grant Luther was arrested after authorities said that he had ordered counterfeit Botox from China, according to ABC7 Eyewitness News. In addition, Luther did not possess licensing to inject Botox in the state of New York. His Hell\'s Kitchen clinic was called JGL Aesthetics.
