Silicone Removal in Buttocks #9*

A 5'6" woman, weighing 160 pounds, made the unfortunate decision to have silicone injections in her buttocks. She experienced immediate pain following the procedure. Upon examination, the product was discovered within the muscle. Dr. Katzen adeptly addressed the situation using the open technique, successfully extracting the illegal substances. The relief was almost immediate; the patient no longer felt pain and expressed gratitude and satisfaction with having the illicit material removed.