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Seeking Surgeon to Remove Liquid Silicone
asked 1 year ago by 1552anon in NYC
Latest answer by Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
Question viewed 818 times
Tags: buttocks, silicone implant, doctor referral
I am looking for a doctor to remove Liquid Silicone from my butt. I had it injected 3 years ago and have had many complications. I do not have a lot but I have enough to give me problems. I get reoccurring swelling and it constantly hurts. It swells up, I get a steroid shot and it goes down, but it still hurts…it always hurts and aches. I know there will be scarring and in dentations once it’s removed. I am looking for a doctor who has experience removing liquid silicone.
3 answers to Seeking Surgeon to Remove Liquid Silicone
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Removal of silicone injections from the body, particularly silicone of the lips
Liquid silicone can be removed, depending on the severity of the condition and the amount of surrounding tissue inflammation and fibrosis. Surgical techniques have been shown to improve quality of life and improve symptomatic discomfort.
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Silicone injections to buttocks
It is difficult and nearly implossible to remove all the silicone. It can be aspirated to provide some relief but this will not achieve complete removal
Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Removal of Silicone Injected into the Buttocks
Your situation is sad and unfortunately all too common. Despite everything you read out there and despite over 60 years of experience with Silicone as a filler people still insist on injecting it and getting injected with it.
Once injected silicone cannot be completely removed. Lumps of silicone caused scar can be removed but result in ugly scars and depressions. Since the silicone was injected in multiple areas and subsequently migrated into multiple areas complete removal and a pleasing...
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