Can Silikon 1000 be removed from the nose or nostrils with a local surgery?

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I had 3 rhino before and silikon 1000 was inyected to make my nose more natural but it made wide and with a constant inflammation this material was injected in the nasal tissue SMARS in the nostril not in the middle tip but in the two sides, I think this is the worst mistake i ever done can this be remove surgical with incisions without damaging the skin? Or the cartilage if I do an X-ray to see where this thing is located please help!!!

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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, Artefill, and PMMA are known to cause granulomas and permanent nodules with swelling. This is not the case for everyone. Silicone biopolymers can also cause similar chronic inflammatory conditions. 
In my practice, I specialize in the removal of Bellafill and Artefill injections, in addition to silicone biopolymers, from the face and body. Initially, treatments are non-surgical with corticosteroids and immune modulators. If unable to be corrected, we can also perform surgery in some cases. 
Silicone biopolymers can also be removed from the body if there are signs of migration or inflammation. All of these filler-types should be removed as early as possible. 
Lastly, our office is conducting ongoing studies of plasma-assisted corticosteroid application, which allows for diffusion of the treatment medication in superficial tissue without causing atrophy. 
Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Without an in person evaluation, it is hard to say. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist to go over your desired results. Facial fillers (voluma, restylane, juvederm) can be used to improve the symmetry of the nose as well, and are not as permeant as Silkon-1000 and can be removed if you are unhappy with your results.  Surgery would be needed to improve nostrils or overall shape. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Injectable microdroplet silicone has been used safely for permanent nonsurgical rhinoplastic treatments for well over 50 years. It may be helpful for improving nasal symmetry, and restoring nasal volume especially after multiple rhinoplasties. We have not seen constant inflammation in any of our patients treated with Siloikon-1000, and silicone should be considered permanent and irremovable. Overcorrection is conceivable, and this should be avoided with cautious and conservative treatments. Sometimes dilute triamcinolone acetonide (steroid) injections may be hlepful depending on your examination. Consider re-asking your query with photos. Hope this helps! Dr Joseph

Robert Kotler, MD, FACS · Answer

The medical-grade liquid silicone becomes incorporated into the tissues.  Depending on the situation, the tissue in which it sits can be removed with great care.  It should be done by a very experienced surgeon and the indications for this are very rare and unusual.

Can Silikon 1000 be removed from the nose or nostrils with a local surgery?

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Answer: The medical-grade liquid silicone becomes incorporated into the tissues.

Answer: The medical-grade liquid silicone becomes incorporated into the tissues.

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Answer: The medical-grade liquid silicone becomes incorporated into the tissues.

Answer: The medical-grade liquid silicone becomes incorporated into the tissues.

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