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Despite the cautionary tale of
Priscilla Presley, plastic surgeons are seeing more and more patients that have been injected with non-FDA approved
injectables. These injections are taking place at underground "Pumping and Plumping" parties. At these events non-qualified "providers" inject non-medical grade materials into the body parts where people are seeking enhancement or "plumping." Saving money is the primary reason people attend these P&P parties. However, many people actually end up spending a lot more to undo the damage done by the non-medical grade material, which is usually industrial grade silicone.
How do you avoid becoming a victim? Get informed. There are three simple steps outlined in Pumping and Plumping - The Use of Unsafe Injectables that you can take to avoid this preventable catastrophe.
