Removing Silicone Breast Injections and Get Implants After?

Anyone reading this, please do not have silicone injected into your breasts. This is very different than having silicone implants, which are very safe. Injections are very difficult to remove and it actually is considered a reconstructive procedure requiring extensive surgery and possible deformity to correct, if possible. At this point, I agree that you should see a reconstructive breast surgeon. Good luck.

Thank you for your question regarding removal of silicone injections from the breast with subsequent breast reconstruction. I would highly suggest you have the silicone injections removed as soon as possible. Silicone is highly reactive and causes a whole host of immune responses. In the breast, it can cause severe scarring and can possibly even increase chances of cancer. Therefore, I suggest you have the silicone removed as soon as possible. This can be done through an incision on the breast. Most of the time I reconstruct the breast at the same time with insertion of a breast implant. However, if you have extensive silicone it may require removal of the silicone then, waiting 4-6 months to return for breast reconstruction with implants. However, in the majority of cases I am able to remove all the silicone (or at least the majority of the silicone) and then undergo breast reconstruction with breast implants. Thank you for your question regarding removing silicone injections into the breasts.
I specialize in silicone removal and subsequent reconstruction. I am the Director and chief clinical investigator at the Institute of Silicone Removal. Since removing silicone is a big procedure, please seek an experienced, board certified plastic surgeon with significant experience in removing silicone. Do your research. Make sure they have performed many silicone removal surgeries and have the before and after pictures to prove it. Carefully examine their before and after pictures and check their reviews on RealSelf. If you cannot find an experienced, silicone removal surgeon in your neighborhood, consider traveling out of state if you must. Sincerely, Dr. Katzen. (“Verified” Plastic Surgeon, President of the American Society of Bariatric Surgeons, Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Fellow of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American College of Surgery, and International College of Surgery and member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, RealSelf Hall of Fame, and RealSelf Doctor Advisory Board for Medical Review and Consumer Panel.)

Silicone nodularity after silicone breast injections is described in the literature. Most of these nodules should be assessed to rule out tumors or granuloma. ;There are several ways to remove the individual nodules, but this requires the expertise of a surgeon who is familiar with these techniques. We remove liquid silicone injections and granulomas from the soft tissue and have had great results.

Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon