Silicone Injection Removal: Life-Changing Surgery to eliminate buttock pain*

Illegal silicone injections caused unbearable complications for a 33-year-old woman. She endured chronic pain, severe inflammation, infections, and itching. She also struggled with brain fog, which she suspected was linked to the silicone. After consulting with Dr. Katzen and undergoing an MRI that confirmed no silicone had infiltrated her gluteus maximus muscle, she opted for open silicone removal via a posterior buttock lift. Dr. Katzen successfully performed the 4-hour surgery under general anesthesia, using a top-of-the-buttocks incision to extract as much silicone and scar tissue as possible. Her post-op care included wearing a compression garment for eight weeks and drain removal after 16 days. Her symptoms vanished completely. Free from pain, inflammation, and brain fog, she returned to work within two weeks. Now, she urges others with illegal injections to consider removal. Thrilled with her results, she embraced her natural shape and chose not to undergo a fat transfer (BBL).