Seeking Surgeon to Remove Liquid Silicone

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.

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3 Doctor Answers | Asked by 1552anon in NYC

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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.

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

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Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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... more