What is a 'beauty chip'? Implant popular among artists poses health risk

In this Sunday's edition (16) of the Fantástico program, from TV Globo, the singer and ex-BBB Flay talked about the use of anabolic steroids – specifically, the gestrinone, steroid hormone popularly known as 'beauty chip'.

According to Flay, during the period in which he used the hormone, he gained 10 kg and had numerous skin problems. 😖 The singer shared images of the side effects she faced after inserting the hormonal implant on social media:

But what is the 'beauty chip'?

Although called a “chip”, it is a silicone tube measuring approximately 3 cm inserted into the subcutaneous tissue (fat below the skin) that releases hormones into the blood daily.

Its main compound is gestrinone – a hormone that has anabolic effects similar to testosterone – or is composed of testosterone itself (male hormone).

What is the 'beauty chip' for?

A gestrinone it can help with weight loss, improve muscle growth and even increase collagen production. However, there are a huge number of little-discussed adverse effects that accompany the use of this medication.

In interview with vogue magazine, gynecologist Taís Calomeny explained: “There are no long-term clinical studies on gestrinone, but it is known that the results can be catastrophic in the wrong doses or without real need, as in the case of use for aesthetic purposes”.

According to the expert, among the risks and side effects of “beauty chip“, are: menstrual disorders, acne, oily skin, fluid retention, body hair gain, hair loss, voice change, gastrointestinal disorders, altered libido, among others.

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Prohibition of the use of anabolic steroids for aesthetic purposes

It is worth remembering that Last week, the Federal Council of Medicine (CFM) banned doctors from prescribing anabolic steroids for aesthetic purposes.. According to the CFM, one of the reasons for the measure was the increase in indiscriminate use.

Without anabolic steroids: Federal Council of Medicine prohibits prescription of steroids for physical performance

The new rule from the Federal Council of Medicine (CFM) has come into effect, in which doctors can no longer prescribe hormonal therapies with androgenic and anabolic steroids (AAS) for patients who want to accelerate the creation of muscles for aesthetic purposes only. This applies to gaining muscle mass or improving sports performance, for anyone who does not actually have a deficiency in hormone production.

It wasn't the first time that the 'beauty chip' became a topic on social media, but it's always worth the warning, right... There is no miracle medicine! ALWAYS seek medical advice.

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