I think my injections are migrating. I got them a few years ago. I think it's migrating to my thighs. I can't lay on my sides, it's uncomfortable and painful sometimes. My leg has some discoloration also. I need help :(. I went to hospital and my primary doc they told me I'm fine I have no infection but I just want more opinions because I do feel pain.
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January 4, 2019
Answer: Removal of silicone injections in the soft tissue
Hello CJM0, and thank you for asking whether silicone travels to the lungs and brain years later. Yes, silicone can travel throughout your body. The medical literature reports that silicone can migrate to every organ. Injected silicone travels throughout your body by way of the lymphatic...
Hello vicklove,
I appreciate your questions! Injectable silicone used for body contouring is not FDA-approved and can cause serious side effects that may be permanent or may even lead to death. Side effects can include ongoing pain and serious injuries, such as scarring, tissue death, and...
Regards, Dr Carlos Alberto Ríos regrets that you have been victim of the terrible practice of biopolymers.
The granuloma can be a sphere, but it can also may have different shapes, so when removing it, there can be some depression. It is impossible to evaluate how the area would look like ...
