Silicone Injection Removal #3530

67-year-old female who had silicone injections to her buttocks approximately 23 years prior.  She developed painful lumps and discoloration of the skin, in addition to sagging of the lower buttocks due to migration of the silicone.  She has also had recurring infections of the buttocks over the last several years.  She underwent a combined open excision of the lower buttocks and liposuction to her buttocks.  A total of 5 liters of aspirate was removed. Her buttocks is slightly smaller, the lower buttocks has an improved appearance, and the pain she was previously experiencing has resolved (results are 2 months after surgery).

Age: 67

Height: 5’5”

Weight: 190 lbs

Months Post Op: 2

Procedure Performed: VASER plus liposuction to the buttocks, open excision of the lower buttocks