I have a Filipino Friend that had collagen injected as a breast augmentation procedure. This was done in the Philippines. Can the collagen be removed? I have heard it can cause some serious health issues. THank you
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Thanks for the question.
Contact a board certified orthopedic surgeon to address this question. This falls out of the realm of plastic or aesthetic surgery.
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Glenn Vallecillos, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Collagen is prone to an allergic reaction and thus Restylane and Juvederm injections are used in my practice to fine tune small areas of the nose without surgery.
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