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Published 11/27/2022, 10:45 AM EST

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MMA fighter Szymon Komandos faced the side effects of a body enhancement drug, Synthol. The Polish bodybuilder possessed an abnormal body due to his abuse of Synthol. Komandos even prided himself on having unusually large biceps for his body type. But all that pride went down the drain after they had to hospitalize him.

A serious surgery had to be performed to prevent his muscles from deteriorating further. How did Komandos survive this ordeal?

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The MMA fighter was fond of his Synthol-biceps

Szymon Komandos took to Instagram to reveal horrific footage of his arm oozing with blood after doctors squeezed the Synthol out of it. The Polish native had previously posted videos on his Instagram page, where he flaunted his muscular biceps and looked proud to advertise his severely out-of-shape arm. These biceps might appear out-of-the-ordinary because they are not the gifts of just exercise.

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Instead, Komandos spent his money to obtain Synthol. This synthetic oil substance is common among bodybuilders to give their muscles a proper shape. Commonly used on the biceps, Synthol injects into any muscles such as the quads or calves.

 

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Doing so will show a guaranteed change in the shape and size of the muscle. We can describe this technique as an alternative to natural bodybuilding, which is quicker and instantly effective.

However, Komandos wasn’t dwelling on his massive biceps for long. As he had to be admitted to a hospital before it was too late.

Szymon Komandos survived after an intense surgery

At the hospital, doctors advised the bodybuilder to go through emergency surgery for his arms. On Instagram, Komandos had updated the aftermath of this surgery to show horrific results. They had sewn his arm with stitches to cover up the excess swelling. But, thankfully, there were no life-threatening complications to Komandos after this surgery.

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Bodybuilding is a famous sport to showcase the amazing fitness levels one can achieve if one dedicates themself to achieving an immaculate body. Legends such as Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ronnie Coleman are an inspiration to many aspiring bodybuilders. To look like their idols, young bodybuilders and MMA fighters sometimes choose the wrong methods, such as synthetic oil.

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Synthetic oil is illegal to use in the USA but is legal in many countries, including Poland. Therefore, it is important for bodybuilders to calculate the aftereffects of such substances before inducing them in their bodies.

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Vulligundam Ruthwik

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Vulligundam Ruthwik is a UFC author at EssentiallySports. Ruthwik has completed his Mass Communication and Journalism from St. Joseph’s in Hyderabad.
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Vineet Nandwana