Can anyone recommend a doctor in NYC who can remove or help me? I went back to the doctor who did it and he made me feel uncomfortable when I pointed out the unevenness. (They look like 3 little pimples (probably wouldn’t even notice but it’s on the front of my face.)
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Answer: Removal of silicone droplets from soft tissue
Subcision can help undermine scar tethering and can help release scar tissue. That said, it will likely have limited improvement in silicone granulomas or lumpiness. I perform silicone removal routinely.Best, Dr. KaramanoukianRealself100 Surgeon
Hello Victoria1988, and thank you for your question regarding Silikon 1000 and its permanence.
You are correct that the silicone itself does not degrade, making Silikon 1000 a permanent filler. While it is true that much of the initial volume after silicone injections comes from the body’s c...
Hello Teresa F, and thank you for your question regarding the use of Silikon 1000 in rhinoplasty.
While Silikon 1000 has been used in certain medical applications, it is not considered safe for use in rhinoplasty. The concerns raised by facial plastic surgeons about this product—such as i...