How can I find a surgeon to remove this foreign substance (silicone) from my body? (Photo)

Hi Sadgirl,
I'm sorry to hear of your condition. I treat hundreds of patients each year who have been similarly victimized by these illegal injectors. In my experience, open surgical removal is the safest and most comprehensive solution for this condition. My practice in New York offers a fly in program to assist patients such as yourself so that you can get the care you need. There are not many surgeons in the United States that have significant experience with this disease. As there are many true, medical concerns present as a result of this foreign body, my team helps patients achieve coverage through their health insurance.
I wish you the best of luck in your search for treatment!
-Dr. Nik

Thank you for your inquiry about finding a plastic surgeon who can remove illegal silicone injections from your buttocks. A few plastic surgeons specialize in silicone removal from the buttock. Silicone is a major health hazard. Injected silicone can cause pain and skin changes, and the silicone can migrate throughout your body. You asked about the discoloration of your buttock skin overlying the injected silicone. Your body is trying to reject the silicone. There is a communication from the skin to the silicone underneath. The pores and channels in your skin try to open and eject the silicone. Sometimes the silicone gets trapped in the skin. It is thought that the trapped silicone causes skin discoloration. The best way to improve the skin is to remove the underlying silicone. In some cases, the silicone-stained skin also needs to be removed.
The silicone removal from the buttock can be done in two ways: open or closed technique. With the closed technique, suction is used to remove the silicone and associated scar tissue. With the open technique, an incision is made. If skin needs to be removed, the open technique is preferable. The cost of the surgery depends on your individual plastic surgeon, geographic location, and whether insurance is involved.

I am one of the leading experts in liquid silicone removal. Once the silicone reaction has reached the skin, it is very difficult to remove the material completely. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian#Realself100 Surgeon