Russian Trash Blogger Faces Life-Threatening Consequences from Synthol Injections

Twenty-nine-year-old blogger Kirill Tereshin gained fame in 2017 for inflating his biceps with synthol injections. Over time, however, he developed serious complications as the tissue in his arms began to literally rot, revealing the life-threatening dangers of such procedures. Years ago, Tereshin attempted to remove some of the synthol through surgery, but the necrosis persisted due to the massive amount of substance in his arms. Recently, his condition worsened, and he now faces the possibility of limb amputation.

Photo: Официальная страница Кирилла Терешина "ВКонтакте" by Кирилл Терешин

Kirill Tereshin and Oleg Mangol's pre-fight meeting

Critical Condition of the 'Bazooka Arms'

Tereshin’s arms are currently in a critical state, covered with pustules and ulcers. He began emergency synthol removal in 2019, undergoing an initial surgery that removed 1.5 kilograms of oil. Earlier this year, another operation was performed on his biceps to save his life. Further surgery was planned, but it was postponed due to poor test results. Doctors stated that no intervention is possible until his condition stabilizes.

Medical Warnings and Risks

Plastic surgeon Andrey Kopasov warned Tereshin about the potential fatal consequences of his self-experimentation:

"Synthol is an oily substance without a capsule. Kirill used it to increase the volume of his arms, but the body will always attempt to eliminate such foreign material. Synthol migrates deep into tissue, leading to inflammation, necrosis, and pus formation. Its weight compresses tissue, causing atrophy and rupture, which can result in severe intoxication, inflammation, and even death. This is an extremely serious situation," the surgeon told the Komsomolskaya Pravda newspaper.

Videos shared on Tereshin’s VKontakte page show one of his “bazooka” arms rupturing, triggering tissue decay. The high volume of synthol requires multiple surgeries for removal, as the substance penetrates deeply into muscles and fat. Each procedure must be spaced apart to allow his body to recover.

The Rise and Fall of Social Media Sensation

Tereshin’s story began far from the spotlight. Born on August 6, 1996, in Pyatigorsk, he was the child his parents had waited five years for. Tragically, his father died just three weeks after his birth, leaving his mother, Irina, to raise him alone while working multiple jobs. Kirill grew up sickly and unremarkable in school, unnoticed by peers and invisible to girls. His early life was one of shadows and quiet desperation.

As a teenager, he sought a way to assert himself. Gym workouts brought minimal results, and steroids provided only temporary gains, adding twenty kilograms over two years. But even that was insufficient to win attention or respect. In 2016 and 2017, Tereshin discovered synthol, an expensive bodybuilding aid. Lacking the funds for legitimate products, he diluted it with petroleum jelly and other inexpensive components—an experiment that would prove toxic.

By 2017, his biceps measured 60 centimeters in circumference, a grotesque exaggeration of human anatomy. Veins bulged like blue cables beneath the taut skin, and the “muscles” were hard and lumpy, resembling plastic spheres. Photos of his arms went viral. Followers surged into the tens of thousands. Television producers clamored for interviews, and Tereshin appeared repeatedly on talk shows, reality programs, and even cooking segments, always cast as the “human freak” or shock character.

The fame was intoxicating. He expanded his modifications to his calves, face, and lips, transforming himself into a surreal spectacle. Advertisers paid, sponsorships flowed, and he traveled to Dubai, flaunting wealth and excess online. But by 2018, the body began to rebel. His arms swelled painfully, the skin burned, and fevers spiked as his system tried to expel the foreign substance.

Today, Tereshin remains in a hospital bed, fighting infections and tissue necrosis, facing a future where his arms may be amputated. Yet even in this perilous state, he refuses to plead for sympathy. In a world where attention is currency, he has built his identity on spectacle, accepting the risks that come with notoriety.