Liquid Silicone Removal from the Breast
Complications of Liquid Silicone
- Pain, swelling, redness, and inflammation
- Skin deformity, sagging, unevenness, and a rippled appearance
- Formation of hard, raised, tumor-like lumps
- Skin inflammation and discoloration, such as yellow or red; in severe cases, the skin may turn purple
- Migration of liquid silicone into adjacent tissues can cause them to become abnormal and deformed, as though liquid silicone had also been injected there
- Some patients may experience joint and muscle pain due to the body’s reaction to the foreign material
Several Methods Are Available for Removing Liquid Silicone from the Breast
Symptomatic treatment with medication to alleviate abnormalities and reduce discomfort.
Surgical removal of silicone oil, either from specific areas or the entire breast, using the SOSR technique—an exclusive method of our clinic. This technique ensures effective and safe removal of silicone oil while minimizing the risk of complications.
Surgical removal of silicone oil combined with breast implant augmentation in a single procedure. This approach restores the natural and aesthetically pleasing shape of the breasts, tailored to the patient’s anatomy and needs, while reducing the need for multiple surgeries and ensuring beautiful, safe, and lasting results.
- Symptomatic management with medication to relieve abnormalities and reduce resulting symptoms
- Surgical removal of liquid silicone from a specific area or throughout the breast using the program Silicone Oil Suction Removal (SOSR)
This clinic-specific method helps remove the liquid effectively, with attention to safety and reduced risk of complications - Surgical removal of liquid silicone together with breast implant placement in a single procedure to restore a beautiful, natural-looking shape suited to the patient’s physique and preferences, without the need for multiple surgeries, helping patients feel more confident in an attractive result, with safety in mind
- In severe cases, mastectomy (removal of the breast) may need to be considered.
Note: Treatment outcomes depend on the severity of the condition, the condition of the tissue, and the spread of the foreign substances.
- In very severe cases, mastectomy may need to be considered.
Note: Treatment outcomes depend on the severity of the condition, the tissue involved, and how far the foreign material has spread.
The Process of Removing Liquid Silicone from the Breast
