Story By Marija Stojkoska
News Editor Ajda Ender
This is the moment an influencer known as the Human Ken Doll reveals the shocking facial infection that left him hospitalised after a simple pimple and an ingrown hair near his mouth caused swelling to spread towards his eye, with doctors warning it could reach his brain.
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Influencer Willian Silva, known as Ken de CG, who is frequently dubbed the “Human Ken Doll” of Campo Grande in Mato Grosso do Sul state, Brazil, said he squeezed a pimple and plucked an ingrown hair in his moustache area, triggering the infection that left his face swollen.
Video shows influencer Willian Silva, known as “Ken de CG”, who got a lip infection after squeezing a pimple in Campo Grande, Brazil, undated. Note: Photo is a screenshot from a video. (@kendecg/Newsflash/NX)
Willian, who has more than 100,000 Instagram followers and is known for his comedy videos, shared footage showing his swollen face as he warned fans about the dangers of touching inflamed spots in the area.
Video shows influencer Willian Silva, known as “Ken de CG”, who got a lip infection after squeezing a pimple in Campo Grande, Brazil, undated. Note: Photo is a screenshot from a video. (@kendecg/Newsflash/NX)
In the video, he showed the extent of the swelling and described the scare he experienced after doctors warned him about the possible complications.
Video shows influencer Willian Silva, known as “Ken de CG”, who got a lip infection after squeezing a pimple in Campo Grande, Brazil, undated. Note: Photo is a screenshot from a video. (@kendecg/Newsflash/NX)
Willian said: “Because of this pimple, my face ended up like this.”
Influencer Willian Silva, known as “Ken de CG”, poses in undated photo. He was hospitalized after squeezing a pimple in the mustache area. Note: Private photo taken from social media. (@kendecg/Newsflash/NX)
He added: “I was at risk of getting meningitis and having it reach my brain, and that could have caused serious damage to my health, including irreversible brain damage.”
Influencer Willian Silva, known as “Ken de CG”, poses in undated photo. He was hospitalized after squeezing a pimple in the mustache area. Note: Private photo taken from social media. (@kendecg/Newsflash/NX)
Willian said he decided to share his experience to raise awareness among his followers about the dangers of squeezing spots or interfering with inflamed hairs in the central area of the face.
Influencer Willian Silva, known as “Ken de CG”, poses in undated photo. He was hospitalized after squeezing a pimple in the mustache area. Note: Private photo taken from social media. (@kendecg/Newsflash/NX)
He said: “I feel it is my responsibility as an influencer to come here and warn you that this area of the face is very dangerous.”
Influencer Willian Silva, known as “Ken de CG”, poses in undated photo. He was hospitalized after squeezing a pimple in the mustache area. Note: Private photo taken from social media. (@kendecg/Newsflash/NX)
The influencer said he was shocked by how serious the infection became after what appeared to be a simple pimple.
He said: “I almost died because I squeezed a pimple.”
Influencer Willian Silva, known as “Ken de CG”, poses in undated photo. He was hospitalized after squeezing a pimple in the mustache area. Note: Private photo taken from social media. (@kendecg/Newsflash/NX)
Dermatologist Daniele Cavalcante de Almeida Magnani explained that the area between the eyebrows and the corners of the mouth, which includes the nose and upper lip, is known as the “danger triangle of the face” or the “zone of death” because infections in this region can potentially spread towards the brain.
Influencer Willian Silva, known as “Ken de CG”, poses in undated photo. He was hospitalized after squeezing a pimple in the mustache area. Note: Private photo taken from social media. (@kendecg/Newsflash/NX)
The doctor explained: “The veins in this region do not have valves and connect to the cavernous sinus, inside the skull. This allows a skin infection to reach internal structures.”
The main concern is cavernous sinus thrombosis, where an infection can cause a blood clot that may lead to serious complications including meningitis, a brain abscess or sepsis, a potentially life-threatening condition.
Daniele warned: “When you squeeze a pimple, the skin breaks and makes it easier for bacteria, such as Staphylococcus aureus, to enter deeper layers.”
Willian was later discharged after receiving treatment and urged followers not to squeeze pimples, pull inflamed hairs or interfere with wounds around this area of the face.
(Marija Stojkoska/Newsflash)
