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Is There a Safe Way to Remove Hydrogel in Butt?

asked 2 years ago by worry012008 in Canada
Latest answer by Otto Joseph Placik, MD
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Tags: hydrogel, removal

What is the safest way to remove hydrogel injected in the buttocks,can it be seen in MRI if it migrated? Are there anyone out there who never had any complications or side effect even after 7-10 years?

2 answers to Is There a Safe Way to Remove Hydrogel in Butt?

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Trouble finding surgeons to remove hydrogel.

There may not be any surgeons willing to help with this because of the scarring and deformity that is  caused when removing it.  Since it travels into the body, it is impossible to remove it all.  People do not think of this part of it when they are having these dangerous substances injected into their bodies.  Very sad.  Good luck...
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Buttock injections

The two most common foriegn materials that are illegally used to inject in the Buttock (PUMPING PARTIES) are silicone and now Hydrogel. Both materials are not medical grade but commercial grade and contain many impurities. Both cause a foriegn body reaction called Granulomas Both materials can migrate and clog lymphatic chanels, and lymph nodes. Both materials have been injected near the scietic nerve by the ignorant injector and cause severe pain and is life long. No surgeon will... more
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

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