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CALDAS NOVAS, BRAZIL - UNDATED: Romario dos Santos Alves before he began injecting muscle enhancer into his arms and shoulders in Caldas Novas, Brazil. Bodybuilder Romario Dos Santos Alves modeled himself on the Incredible Hulk and risked his life injecting oil into his arms. The 25-year-old turned to a cocktail of oil, painkillers and alcohol to pump up his biceps - with astounding results. Now the former bodyguard terrifies children with his super-sized muscles and is facing a catalogue serious health issues. The married dad-of-one says his experiences of using the synthetic substance cost him his sanity and nearly his life and he was even scheduled to have his arms amputated. PHOTOGRAPH BY Barcroft USA UK Office, London. T +44 845 370 2233 W www.barcroftmedia.com USA Office, New York City. T +1 212 796 2458 W www.barcroftusa.com Indian Office, Delhi. T +91 11 4053 2429