Hi I am 29 years old. In 2018 I had 1000 cc of silicone injected into the sides of my but and hips in hopes of fixing my dips and looking more curvy. Of course, this was a horrible mistake and I am paying for it now with anxiety, paranoia & mild pain. There also was swelling in my leg for about a week, throughout my thigh and shin. I’m afraid it may have migrated. I would like an ultrasound and I want to start my journey towards removing this poison out of my body. Please any advice
August 30, 2022
Answer: Hope for patients with silicone biopolymer First of all, I would commend you for the strength and courage that you have to start this journey to remove silicone biopolymer from the body. Unfortunately, many patients wait too long and that is why I have focused much of my practice on biopolymer removal. Our office is a National Center of Excellence in Biopolymer management and we believe that you can find good solutions to your problem.
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August 30, 2022
Answer: Hope for patients with silicone biopolymer First of all, I would commend you for the strength and courage that you have to start this journey to remove silicone biopolymer from the body. Unfortunately, many patients wait too long and that is why I have focused much of my practice on biopolymer removal. Our office is a National Center of Excellence in Biopolymer management and we believe that you can find good solutions to your problem.
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October 27, 2022
Answer: Silicone removal We commonly remove/debulk silicone from the buttock area with a tiny incision between the buttocks. this can minimize future migration, permanent skin changes, systemic issues. Usually MRI is the better test for evaluation, however, physical exam can usually be used to determine where the silicone is as well. Although I have seen it migrate as far as the foot, generally migration is limited to the upper thigh area (there can be some blockage of the drainage systems of the leg, however).
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October 27, 2022
Answer: Silicone removal We commonly remove/debulk silicone from the buttock area with a tiny incision between the buttocks. this can minimize future migration, permanent skin changes, systemic issues. Usually MRI is the better test for evaluation, however, physical exam can usually be used to determine where the silicone is as well. Although I have seen it migrate as far as the foot, generally migration is limited to the upper thigh area (there can be some blockage of the drainage systems of the leg, however).
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