I had "biogel" shots in my butt about five years ago. How do I know if it spread?

Hello Tae76,

I certainly understand your concerns. 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 permanent disfigurement. If the silicone migrates beyond the injection site, it could cause an embolism, stroke, chronic infections, chronic pain, and cosmetic deformity of the injected and surrounding areas. Serious complications may occur right away or could develop weeks, months, or even ten or more years later. I recommend seeing a plastic surgeon for evaluation and possible removal of the Biogel injected into your buttocks.  An Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan may be necessary to evaluate the location of the injected material. The treatment varies from patient to patient. This may range from surgical excision, to hyaluronidase injection followed by VASER Liposuction and fat transfer into the area to correct the resultant deformity. Consult with an experienced plastic surgeon about your specific needs and concerns. Good luck and may God bless you! Dr. De La Cruz.