Butt injections with saline and hydrogel. Need doctor in Florida to remove? I have no complications however I want out my body.

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J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question regarding the removal of saline and hydrogel buttock injections. I would highly recommend you get these illegal hydrogel injections in your buttock removed as soon as possible. It is only a matter of time before these hydrogel injections start causing complications such as autoimmune disorders and excessive scar tissue. Though I do not know of any specific silicone removal doctors in Florida, you can use this website find specialists in that field. If you cannot find a specialist within your local area, I would suggest you consider traveling to another state to find such a specialist. Thank you. I specialize in silicone buttock removal and subsequent buttock reconstruction.  I am the Director and chief clinical investigator at the Institute of Silicone Removal.  Since removing silicone from the buttock is a big procedure, please seek an experienced, board certified plastic surgeon with significant experience in removing silicone from the buttock.  Do your research.  Make sure they have performed many buttock silicone removal surgeries and have the before and after pictures to prove it.  Carefully examine their before and after pictures and check their reviews on RealSelf.   If you cannot find an experienced, buttock silicone removal surgeon in your neighborhood, consider traveling out of state if you must. Sincerely, Dr. Katzen. (“Verified” Plastic Surgeon, President of the American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons, Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Fellow of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American College of Surgery, and International College of Surgery and ​member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, RealSelf Hall of Fame, and RealSelf Doctor Advisory Board for Medical Review and Consumer Panel.)

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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 be safely removed from the face and body. Longterm complications are minimized with diligent attention to detail and protocol-based treatment. 
Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

It is very difficult to determine the exact size and shape implant you will require to best match your ideal butt image without an examination by a board certified plastic surgeon. Not just any board certified plastic surgeon, but one with many years of frequently performing breast augmentation surgery including different approaches, techniques and implant choices. This is because several measurements not to mention your breast characteristics are needed to determine the optimal implant size to obtain your goals. Without knowing these dimensions it would be difficult to make this determination. For example, the existing base width of your buttock will determine, in many cases, the maximal volume per implant profile that you can accommodate. Liposuction of your lower back and fat transfer is also helpful as an adjunct to implants. Using “want to be” photos however are useful if simply provided to the surgeon.

James E. Hardy, MD · Answer

Hi and thanks for the question. You are correct in wanting the silicone out of your body as this can cause infections and other problems that can result in disfigurement or even death if not treated. There are surgeons who remove silicone from the buttocks and other parts of the body, myself included. I suggest contacting a board certified surgeon experienced with this procedure and having a consultation / examination to get answers specific to your problem. Best of Luck - Dr. Hardy...

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