Where would I go to to get episodic steroids after biopolymer removal?

Thank you for your question regarding where to get episodic steroid injections after biopolymer removal. I would suggest you go to the surgeon who removed your product. Steroid injections are very easy,, especially after a surgery after biopolymer removal. Your surgeon should be well-versed in the treatment and the areas to inject it. I would stick with the specialist. Not many people know about biopolymer removal and the subsequent treatment. In fact, not many doctors know about the epidemic of biopolymer removal. Please seek a specialist familiar with the field and especially a surgeon who has performed these procedures many times. Thank you for your question regarding where you should go to get episodic steroid injections after biopolymer removal.

Sincerely,
Dr. Katzen

Hi Easygoing505885, and thank you for your question!
As a board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon who specializes in silicone disease and its complex removal procedures, I will say, unfortunately, there is no way to completely remove 100% of silicone/biopolymer injections. I would recommend following up with your surgeon or scheduling a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon. He/she may order another MRI to determine if there is still a notable amount of silicone/biopolymer present and discuss your options going forward. This could mean an additional removal procedure (I’ve found an open, staged technique is the most effective) which could substantially reduce or eliminate future flare ups that would require steroid injections. Although steroids are considered a long term treatment solution, there are side effects to be considered as well.
I hope this answered your question. Best of luck.