I had silicone injected into my buttock 4 months ago.I have pain and swelling...no discoloration.The substance that has move to my knees and legs and feet.Its starting to harden just before my knees.I have had an MRI..which confirmed.Now i'm requesting another one.Because now I believe it to be in my back.A doctor is willing to remove all substance from buttock.Can it be removed for legs, and knee.QUESTION: Just as it moves on it own.Can you have it massage back to a general area? Do I have any hope?
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October 16, 2017
Answer: Karamanoukian Grade III soft tissue reaction
Silicone biopolymers can cause severe longterm complications including inflammation and nodule formulation. Although results are longer-lasting that Juvederm or Restylane, long-acting fillers should be avoided.
Bellafill and Artefill are known to cause granulomas and permanent nodules with s...
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Liquid silicone is unsafe, please do not use it ever. The autoimmune response could be triggered by this substance, if you look around on the Internet, you will find patients that have a lot of problems with this product. The inical medical use was...
Our office is the leading center for the removal of foreign body fillers in the United States. My approach is protocol based, beginning with an examination to determine the grade of inflammation using the Karamanoukian Grading Scale for Soft Tissue Inflammation. Silicone biopolymers and PMMA can...