Can Silicone Butt Injections cause severe back pain and infection in the spine?

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I have been experiencing pain in the back and in the spine. I am scared that an infection has spread from the butt injections. Can this cause a problem in the flanks, back and spine?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our office is the leading center for the removal of foreign body fillers in the United States. My approach is protocol based, beginning with an examination to determine the grade of inflammation using the Karamanoukian Grading Scale for Soft Tissue Inflammation. Silicone biopolymers and PMMA can be safely removed from the face and body. Longterm complications are minimized with diligent attention to detail and protocol-based treatment. 
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Dr. Karamanoukian
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Stefan Mark Szczerba, MD · Answer

Free silicone injections are strongly advised against due to multiple complications such as infection.  I strongly advise seeing a physician if there is redness, drainage or fevers.  The pain certainly could be a side effect of the injection and can spread.  It can be a life threatening issue if the infection gets out of control.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

These issues are very difficult to address and can only be done so with an exam and possible imaging.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Samir Shureih, MD · Answer

After butt injection one can have infection.You need to be evaluated in person and probably get an MRI to see the extent of the depth of injections and migration of the injected materialSamir Shureih MD. FACSsshureih@msn.com

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