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Hello, I am sorry you had silicone injected into your buttock and that now you are having butt skin pigmentation problems. There are several ways to improve the pigmented buttock skin after illegal silicone buttock injections. There are special creams skin bleaching creams, which can be prescribed (4% or higher hydroquinone, glycol, Kojie etc.). There are also several lasers which can be used. 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.)
Inflammation can damage the soft tissue and skin in the buttocks after silicone injections. Our office uses a depigmentation protocol to help reduce the PIH. In terms of inflammation, the silicone needs to be removed. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian
Thank you for your question. This is a very important and nuanced situation. Aqualift is a type of hydrophilic gel filler (usually polyacrylamide hydrogel or a similar formulation). While it may remain stable and asymptomatic for many years, it is not biologically inert long term and can cause...
Hello, I am sorry you had silicone injected into your lips and that now you are having problems. Also, I am sorry that you are having swelling after your lip silicone removal surgery. I am sure you know that silicone is a PERMANENT filler. Because silicone is a PERMANENT filler, silicone will...
Hi Ellie, I'm so sorry to hear of your condition. I treat hundreds of women each year who have similarly been victimized by these illegal injectors. Open, surgical removal (face and buttocks) with a board certified plastic surgeon is the safest and most comprehensive solution. I wish you the...
