Where can I go to remove silicone on my face? How much that cost? (photos)

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I have injections collagen on my cheeks area and smile line 4 yrs ago,i want to remove this thing and back to natural looks,how much that cost?

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello, I am sorry you had "collagen" injected into your cheeks and that now you are having problems.  First, I highly doubt that you had collagen injected into your cheeks.  Even the longest lasting "pure" collagen injection would only last two years at maximum. If you really think that you had collaged injected into your cheeks, please consider hyaluronidase injections.  However, iIt is far more likely that you had silicone or biopolymer injected into your cheeks.  Unfortunately, silicone or biopolymer are PERMANENT fillers.  That means that these injections will NEVER go away without surgical intervention.  Permanent fillers do NOT dissolve with steroids, hyaluronidase, antibiotics, or radio frequency (RF).   I would suggest you have surgical removal of your cheek injections.  These injections can be removed through a facelift incision (in front of your ear) and an intra-oral (inside your mouth).  
I specialize in lip biopolymer and silicone removal and subsequent reconstruction with fat grafting and/or implants.  I am the lead investigator and founder of the Silicone Removal Institute. Since removing facial silicone is a big procedure, please seek an experienced, board certified plastic surgeon with significant experience in removing silicone.  Do your research.  Make sure they have performed many facial 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, silicone removal surgeon in your neighborhood, consider traveling out of state if you must. Sincerely, Dr. Katzen. (“Verified” Plastic Surgeon, 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 and RealSelf Hall of Fame.)

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

The feasibility of Silicone biopolymer removal depends on the degree of inflammation and symptoms associated with the fillers. In our office, we gauge the level of soft tissue reaction in order to assess the candidacy for surgical excision vs. non-surgical management. 
Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Luis Lopez Tallaj, MD · Answer

La diferencia entre rellenos dérmicos reales como el ácido hialurónico o la hidroxiapatita cálcica es que permanecen donde lo inyectamos y no se mueven, y se absorberán en un plazo no superior a 12 a 16 meses dependiendo del caso y la zona tratada. Los materiales aloplásticos como la silicona y el PMMA invaden las células atravesando su citoplasma y se integran con los tejidos más cercanos, además se migrar y provocar deformidades comprometiendo la microcirculación, una verdadera pesadilla. En algunos casos podemos eliminar parte del mismo, nunca todo, intentando recrear una normalidad temporal en los labios, y hasta en otras zonas del rostro con riesgo de deformidades severas. Es muy importante que antes de realizarte las inyecciones faciales cosméticas verifiques el médico elegido por usted y busque en google la marca del producto que le ofrece este profesional. Recientemente publicamos un documental en nuestro canal de youtube Lopeztallaj, Besos de plástico explicando todo lo relacionado con esas inyecciones ilegales para una verdadera prevención. Tiene subtítulos en inglés y portugués.

Luis A. Cenedese, MD, FACS · Answer

Unfortunately silicone injected into tissues is extremely difficult to remove.  Often causing progressive deformity its removal can cause more harm than good.
Injection with Fluorouracil and Kenalog may help to diminish the reaction caused by the surrounding tissues.
Please consult in person with an experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon prior to making treatment decisions.

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