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Silicone injection removal of the face can restore a softer, healthier appearance when old foreign material begins causing swelling, discoloration, and discomfort. Our patient is a 64-year-old White female who had silicone injections placed in her cheeks and upper and lower lips 19 years ago. Over time, she developed facial swelling, changes in skin color, and pain related to the injected product, which led her to seek treatment from Dr. J. Timothy Katzen. Under general anesthesia, Dr. Katzen performed surgical silicone removal of the face, specifically treating the cheeks and both lips. This facial reconstructive procedure involves carefully opening the affected areas, identifying the silicone and surrounding scar tissue, and removing as much problematic material as safely possible while preserving natural facial structure. Silicone injections in the face can trigger chronic inflammation, firmness, irregular texture, visible distortion, and discoloration that do not improve without surgery. By removing the foreign material and refining the damaged tissue, this type of facial silicone removal surgery can improve comfort, contour, and skin appearance. Her photos were taken 3 months after surgery and already show remarkable results, including less swelling, improved color, and a more natural facial contour. She is also relieved of most of her pain, which makes her outcome especially meaningful.

Surgical Removal of Facial Silicone Injection Improves Lips, Cheeks, and Comfort

A more natural lip appearance can often be achieved by carefully removing harmful foreign material from the lips. Our patient is a 28-year-old White female who came to Dr. J. Timothy Katzen because of previously injected foreign bodies in both her upper and lower lips. She was most concerned about the retained material, the scar tissue surrounding it, and the risk of granulomas and associated cancer. To treat these issues, Dr. Katzen performed silicone injection removal of the lips under general anesthesia. In this procedure, the abnormal injected material is carefully identified within the lip tissue and surgically excised. At the same time, any problematic scar tissue is also addressed to help restore a smoother contour. Lip foreign body removal is an advanced reconstructive procedure because the surgeon must remove harmful material without overly disrupting the natural architecture of the lips. These injections can cause chronic swelling, firmness, nodules, uneven shape, and visible lip distortion that cannot be corrected without surgery. By removing the foreign bodies and refining the tissue, this procedure can improve both safety and appearance. Her after photos were taken just 2 weeks after surgery and already show remarkable results, including better symmetry, softer-looking lips, and a healthier overall contour. Since healing is still in the early phase, her progress is especially impressive and should continue to improve over time.

Upper and Lower Lip Silicone Removal surgery for Firmer Healthier Contour

Permanent lip fillers can become a serious problem when they cause pain, burning, and changes in the way the lips look and feel. Our patient is a 41-year-old White female who sought Dr. J. Timothy Katzen after having permanent filler placed illegally into both the upper and lower lips 20 years ago by an aesthetician in Germany. She had been told the product was a biopolymer. Years later, she began experiencing burning sensations in her lips and wanted the product removed before the problem worsened. Dr. Katzen recommended lip foreign-body injection removal to remove the permanent filler and the tissue affected by it. Under general anesthesia, he carefully opened the lips and removed the abnormal material from both the upper and lower lips. Lip foreign body removal is often needed when permanent fillers harden, irritate the tissue, or create an unnatural contour. Unlike temporary fillers, permanent products can remain in the lips for years and continue causing symptoms. The goal of surgery is to remove the foreign material, improve comfort, and help restore a more natural lip shape. These photos were taken 1 week after surgery and already show our patients remarkable result. Her case demonstrates Dr. Katzens expertise in lip filler removal surgery, permanent filler removal, and foreign body removal of the lips for symptomatic biopolymer injections. Early healing already suggests a softer texture, better contour, and improved comfort.

Foreign Body Lip Injection Removal After Illegal Permanent Filler Injections

Meet our resilient patient, a 55-year-old white female standing at 5'1 and weighing 117 pounds. She had silicone injected into her face and unfortunately experienced numerous health issues as a result. Concerned for her wellbeing, she turned to the renowned Dr. J. Timothy Katzen in Beverly Hills, CA, for help.Dr. Katzen skillfully removed the silicone from her face, providing her with much-needed relief. Our patient now feels much better and is grateful for the compassionate care she received. Her journey is a reminder of the importance of seeking out qualified professionals when considering cosmetic procedures and the potential dangers of unregulated treatments.

55-64 year old woman treated with Silicone Injection Removal

45 year old woman treated with Silicone Injection Removal. Patient had silicone injected into her lips by another surgeon. Patient was unable toclose her mouth whenever she pursed her lips. Patient's fat was made replacement to provide a softer and more natural smile.

45 year old woman treated with Silicone Injection Removal

Woman treated with Silicone Injection Removal as well as Facelift. Patient had liquid silicone as an injectable filler to face years ago and suffered from its side effects.

Woman treated with Silicone Injection Removal

45 year old woman treated with Silicone Injection Removal. Patient had silicone injected into her lips by another surgeon. Patient was unable to close her mouth whenever she pursed her lips. Patient's fat was made replacement to provide a softer and more natural smile.

This patient came into our office presenting with overfilled, lumpy-looking silicone injections in her lips that were causing her discomfort and pain. The doctor surgically removed the silicone to maintain the patient's natural lip shape.

45-54 year old woman treated with Silicone Injection Removal

Foreign fillers in the body of the lips can undermine the natural appearance of the upper lip, especially when patients have Juvederm or Restylane. This young patient underwent filler removal of an unknown substance on the upper lip. This filler may be fake Juvederm, Restylane, silicone, or bellafill/artefill/aquamid/pmma.

35-44 year old woman treated with Silicone Injection Removal

This patient had silicone or PMMA injected into her lips and had sagging lip contour with a long philtral column on the upper lip. She requested a discrete lip lift in which the silicone biopolymer is removed and the lip lifted. The treatment was performed under local anesthesia and included a lip lift and removal of foreign body silicone and biopolymer with biofilm.

70 yeal old woman who underwent biopolimer removal from the upper lips at the time of facial rejuvenation surgery

65-74 year old woman treated with Silicone Injection Removal

75 year old woman who underwent lip lift and silicone injection removal at the time of complete facial rejuvenation.

75 and up year old woman treated with Lip Lift, Lip Surgery, Silicone Injection Removal

Patient underwent two rounds of unknown injections about 15 years ago. After noticing some unevenness and lumps on her lips she decided to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon. After the silicone was removed from her lips patient received one syringe of filler to help give her shape and definition back to her lips 6 months post op her removal procedure. She is now shown 13 months post op.

This patient had raw silicone injected into her buttocks. The raw silicone injections caused her pain, redness of the skin and buttocks droopiness.

25-34 year old woman treated with Silicone Injection Removal

Removal of silicone biopolymers and lip lift performed at the same time by Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian in Los Angeles.

This patient had raw silicone injected into her buttocks. The raw silicone injections caused her pain, discomfort and caused her buttocks to droop.

Under local anesthesia we performed an upper lip reduction after PMMA injections received 8 years ago. a very simole ambulatory procedure.

Introducing our patient, a 23-year-old Hispanic female who stands at 5'3 and weighs 108 pounds. In 2022, she made the unfortunate decision to have raw silicone injected into her buttocks, which resulted in pain and discomfort.	Determined to find a solution, she embarked on a journey from Houston, TX to Beverly Hills, CA in 2023 to seek the expertise of a renowned surgeon. She underwent an ultrasound-guided VASER-assisted procedure to effectively remove the raw silicone from her buttocks with Dr. J. Timothy Katzen.	We are delighted to share that the procedure was successful, and our patient is now experiencing significant relief and improvement. The combination of ultrasound guidance and VASER technology ensured the safe and effective removal of the silicone, allowing her to regain her comfort and well-being.	This case serves as a reminder of the importance of seeking qualified medical professionals for any procedures or treatments. Prioritizing safety and choosing reputable experts can greatly enhance the outcome and minimize the risks associated with cosmetic interventions.	If you or someone you know is grappling with complications from previous procedures, we encourage you to consult with a trusted plastic surgeon who can provide appropriate guidance and solutions tailored to your specific needs. Your health, comfort, and overall satisfaction matter greatly.

18-24 year old woman treated with Silicone Injection Removal

Meet a 42-year-old black female patient who weighed 140 pounds and suffered from pain and skin deformity caused by raw silicone injections in her buttocks  . In January 2023, she traveled all the way from New Orleans, Louisiana to Beverly Hills, California to have the silicone removed (closed method) by renowned Dr. J. Timothy Katzen. After the procedure, her life drastically changed for the better as she no longer experiences any pain or deformity in her buttocks area. She is truly delighted with the outcome!

This is a 34 year old Black female patient who is 57 and weighs 160 pounds. She had raw silicone injected in her buttocks in 2011. She has been experiencing pain her buttocks and found Dr. J. Timothy Katzen for a consultation. Dr. Katzen removed the silicone from her buttocks (open technique) and she feels so much better now.

Upper lip reduction after ilegal silicone injections a couple of years ago, removing must of this haloplastic material in a single procedure using and absorbable suture an inofficeprocedure with local anesthesia.

25-34 year old woman treated with Lip Reduction

Our patient is a 28-year-old White male who came to Dr. Timothy Katzen with buttock discomfort and pain after silicone injections performed by another surgeon. Because free silicone can migrate, trigger inflammation, and create firm pockets, Dr. Katzen recommended a closed silicone injection removal using an ultrasound-guided, VASER-assisted method, a silicone removal technique designed to break up and evacuate silicone through small access points rather than large open incisions when the distribution is appropriate. Under general anesthesia, Dr. Katzen first assessed the affected regions to plan the safest and most effective site for removal. He then created tiny, strategically placed openings and used VASER ultrasound energy to gently emulsify the silicone and reactive fluid, helping separate unwanted material from healthier tissue. A specialized cannula was used to suction out the loosened silicone in a controlled, step-by-step pattern, reducing the risk of unevenness. Throughout the procedure, Dr. Katzen focuses on protecting the skin, avoiding over-aggressive removal, and maintaining smooth contours. Post-operative care includes compression and walking to promote circulation, with follow-up to monitor swelling. These photos were taken one week after surgery. While firmness is still expected at this stage, he already looks remarkably improved and reported feeling relieved from most of his pain as healing continues and inflammation settles.

VASER ultrasound, closed silicone removal for a 28 year old patient seeking pain relief

Our patient is a 28-year-old White male who came to Dr. Timothy Katzen with buttock discomfort and pain after silicone injections performed by another surgeon. Because free silicone can migrate, trigger inflammation, and create firm pockets, Dr. Katzen recommended a closed silicone injection removal using an ultrasound-guided, VASER-assisted method, a silicone removal technique designed to break up and evacuate silicone through small access points rather than large open incisions when the distribution is appropriate. Under general anesthesia, Dr. Katzen first assessed the affected regions to plan the safest and most effective site for removal. He then created tiny, strategically placed openings and used VASER ultrasound energy to gently emulsify the silicone and reactive fluid, thereby separating unwanted material from healthier tissue. A specialized cannula was used to suction out the loosened silicone in a controlled, step-by-step pattern, reducing the risk of unevenness. Throughout the procedure, Dr. Katzen focuses on protecting the skin, avoiding over-aggressive removal, and maintaining smooth contours. Post-operative care includes compression and ambulation to promote venous return, with follow-up to monitor for swelling. These photos were taken one week after surgery. While firmness is still expected at this stage, he already appears markedly improved and reports feeling relieved of most of his pain as healing continues and inflammation subsides.

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Kaveh Alizadeh, MD, MSc, FACS

William Lao, MD

Kaveh Alizadeh, MD, MSc, FACS

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

Jose Telich, MD

Jose Telich, MD

Jeremy S. Nikfarjam, MD

Jeremy S. Nikfarjam, MD

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS

Luis Lopez Tallaj, MD

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS

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Luis Lopez Tallaj, MD

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS

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