The problems arising from the defective PIP breast implants have led to a profound crisis within the realm of public health, calling into question the values surrounding and resources apportioned to breast augmentation in Latin America. 
Matatizo yanayosababishwa na urekebishwaji matiti wenye makosa yamezua mgogoro mkubwa katika tasnia ya afya ya jamii. Kumekuwa na maswali juu ya tunu za kimaadili dhidi ya kujipatia fedha katika njia hii ya kurekebisha matiti barani Amerika ya Kusini. Kengele ya kwanza ya onyo ilisikika mwanzoni mwa mwaka 2010.