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Very Risky! - New York, NY

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I had 3 rounds of injections last year and the...

pezzApril 12, 2013
$2,800

I had 3 rounds of injections last year and the doctor injected too much in several areas giving me bumps all over my face! My face looked very bumpy and all the subsequent doctors i saw said it was obvious i had silicone injected. I finally had to get the bumps surgically excised- one on my left cheek, 4 on my right cheek, and one on my forehead. Thank god all but one improved which i'll likely have to live with. Anyway i would certainly not recommend silicone because there is very little room for error and if you do have complications they will be difficult to manage.

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Channing R. Barnett, MD

Channing R. Barnett, MD

Board Certified Dermatologist

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Replies (5)

Megan P
April 13, 2013

Thank you very much for sharing your unfortunate story. Were you left with scars from the excisions?

pezz
April 16, 2013
yes but they are small flat linear scars which look much better than the bumps i had. I made sure i did everything to help them heal properly and kept them taped for 6 weeks.
Megan P
April 16, 2013

I'm so glad that it was a worthwhile trade for you. This probably sounds like a stupid question, but when you say you taped them I'm assuming you mean with a bandage type tape to keep the incisions tightly closed, is that correct?

pezz
April 16, 2013
exactly, i used steri-strips.
Megan P
April 16, 2013

Great, thanks for filling me in. :)

dre
April 22, 2013
Hi Pezz, did you let Dr. Barnett know about the bumps? I was looking into this treatment as well, do you know if it was because too much was injected or because your body had a reaction to it? How big were the bumps? Thanks!
pezz
April 23, 2013
yes i let her know but didnt go to her office to get them treated. The bumps were due to overinjection, they were not granulomas or anything.
EEP
June 13, 2013
would you mind sharing the name of the doc who removed your silicone
pezz
June 14, 2013
dr. brent moelleken
lovingfam
December 28, 2014
Hi I also had silicone injected in my cheeks to correct acne scar.......well this lady inserted more in my right side,at first you couldn't tell but over the years It looks horrible!I'm so glad nothing bad happened &you were able to take some of it out I wish someone out there can help me.
petunia7
January 11, 2015
I have a similar problem. Can you please tell me the doctor who corrected it. I have been suffering with this for many years with no success finding a doctor to remove. Also, if u could explain the procedure and healing process I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you.
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