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# Illegal Filler Removal# Facial Foreign Material Removal

Surgery that restores
the structure of the face

Facial Foreign Material Removal

Facial Foreign Body Removal

What Is Foreign Material Removal?

SH Plastic Surgery

Foreign material removal is not simply a procedure that takes substances out of the skin.
Filler, fat, illegal injectables and other materials injected into the face seep between tissues over time,
change shape and mix with the surrounding tissue.
Forcing them out in this state can damage even normal tissue.

In current medicine, safe foreign material removal means a treatment that preserves normal tissue as much as possible
while selectively removing only the problematic foreign material.

The key to foreign material removal today is therefore not simple incisional removal,
but a process of precise diagnosis → localization → safe removal that protects both facial structure and tissue.

What matters most in foreign material removal is not how much is removed, but
restoring the facial structure without damaging skin tissue
Dr. Seonghun Kim, SH Chief Director
01

Before & After

Minimizing the chance of recurrence:
precise foreign material removal

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Before & After

Even as time passes,
a facial structure free of new problems

Foreign Material Removal

A truly natural face is achieved only when foreign material inside the face is removed precisely

Foreign material left inside the face from past filler, fat grafting, illegal injections and similar procedures can cause the following problems over time.

  • Facial deformity
  • Sagging
  • Inflammation
  • Foreign body sensation

With a precise structural analysis system, SH accurately diagnoses the location and depth
of foreign material and removes it in the safest way.

SH's Approach to Facial Structure

Leonardo da Vinci's
structural analysis
SH's foreign material removal

To draw a beautiful face, Leonardo da Vinci
did not simply trace its outline.
He divided the face by reference points and analyzed the role of each position.

SH's foreign material removal is not mere removal, but
a precise restorative surgery that considers both facial structure and tissue condition

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※ Results of surgery or procedures vary from person to person.

Treatment principle

Principles of Safe Foreign Material Removal

  • Ultrasound diagnosis to accurately confirm the location, depth and distribution of foreign material
  • A precise approach that takes blood vessels, nerves and normal tissue into account
  • Treating first what can be removed without an incision

Incision is also a treatment option, but in foreign material removal it must be chosen with care.

When foreign material is removed through an incision,
the surrounding normal tissue may be damaged along with it. We therefore first consider an approach that preserves skin structure as much as possible and reaches only the areas that need it:
non-incisional removal.

Think of the tissue inside your skin as a honeycomb

The tissue inside the skin is not one solid layer but a honeycomb of countless small, connected spaces.
Filler or foreign material seeps into the spaces between them. Forcing it out can therefore damage the skin tissue.

SH minimizes damage to skin tissue by breaking down foreign material before removing it.

  1. Step 01

    1. Normal skin tissue

    Normal tissue before filler injection

  2. Step 02

    2. Foreign material seeped in

    Skin tissue is a structure of small, connected spaces, like a honeycomb.

  3. Step 03

    3. Breakdown

    Foreign material that has seeped between tissues is broken down with ultrasound and specialized equipment.

  4. Step 04

    4. Removal

    The broken-down foreign material is removed without tissue damage.

  5. Step 05

    5. Tissue restoration

    After removal, the skin tissue recovers naturally.

Step-by-Step Treatment for Safe Foreign Material Removal

  1. Step 01

    1. Accurate diagnosis of foreign material

    We accurately confirm the location, depth and degree of tissue adhesion with ultrasound and diagnostic equipment.

  2. Step 02

    2. Breaking down foreign material

    Foreign material spread between tissues is selectively broken down to minimize damage to the surrounding normal tissue and to make it easier to remove.

  3. Step 03

    3. Minimizing tissue damage

    Precise removal techniques are needed so that no damage to nerves, blood vessels or muscles occurs during removal.

  4. Step 04

    4. Restoring facial structure

    We do not only remove foreign material; we restore a natural facial structure, taking hollowing, deformity and sagging into account

Removal methods differ by type of foreign material

Common Types of Foreign Material

  1. 1

    Paraffin

  2. 2

    Illegal collagen

  3. 3

    Vaseline

  4. 4

    Filler

  5. 5

    Fat grafting

  6. 6

    Undissolved threads

  7. 7

    Foreign material from illegal procedures

Each substance differs in how far it has spread, how it adheres to tissue and how much it has hardened, so a personalized removal method is needed.

4 Methods of Foreign Material Removal

We apply the most suitable removal method for the condition of the foreign material.

01

Cannula suction removal

  • Widely spread foreign material
  • Fatty substances
  • Removal of some fillers

Foreign material is removed by suction with a special cannula.

CASES That Need Foreign Material Removal

  • Case 01. Swelling or inflammation keeps recurring after injection
  • Case 02. The injected area is bumpy or misshapen
  • Case 03. Foreign material shows through or can be felt under the skin
  • Case 04. Hard nodules or lumps can be felt
  • Case 05. Skin discoloration or suspected necrosis
  • Case 06. Reduced skin sensation or a persistent foreign body sensation

In addition, illegal fillers and illegal injectables, even without symptoms, may over time cause problems such as
inflammation / tissue damage / deformity / skin necrosis, so removal after an accurate diagnosis is often necessary.
If you have had illegal procedures or filler of unknown origin in the past, even without current symptoms,
it is important to have your condition checked in a consultation with a specialist.

Complementary Procedures

After foreign material removal, changes in facial structure such as hollowing · sagging · reduced skin elasticity may remain.
Considering facial structure and skin condition, SH may combine the following treatments.

  1. 1

    Facial lifting

    Forehead Lift · Facelift · Thread Lift
    Sagging skin · SMAS repositioning · Facial contour improvement

  2. 2

    Fat grafting

    Volume loss · Hollow correction
    Restoring natural facial balance

  3. 3

    Device lifting

    Ultrasound · Radiofrequency lifting
    Skin elasticity · Facial contour improvement

  4. 4

    Stem cell treatment

    Skin regeneration ·
    Tissue recovery · Improved elasticity

Removal Area 01

Forehead · Glabella · Temples · Nasal Bridge

The forehead and temples have skin close to the bone, so injected foreign material can become bumpy over time or cause the eyebrows to droop.
In the glabella and nasal bridge, excessive injection
can make the face look harsh or create an unnatural shape.

In most cases, we selectively remove foreign material with a non-incisional method using a special cannula.

Removal Area 02

Upper Eyelid Area · Under-Eye

The skin around the eyes is thin and the tissue is sensitive, so over-injection of foreign material
or complications can make the eyes look swollen or heavy.

After a precise diagnosis, we remove it with fine techniques while protecting the tissue around the eyes as much as possible.

Removal Area 03

Cheeks · Chin

In the cheeks and chin, foreign material often makes the face look wider or saggy.
We remove it by cannula suction while refining the facial contour at the same time.

If needed, we combine lifting treatments such as a facelift for a more natural facial contour.

SH Plastic Surgery's Surgical Principles

Plastic surgery is not simply a technique for changing appearance;
it is medicine that understands the structure and balance of the face.

For natural and stable results, SH Plastic Surgery performs surgery
based on the following principles.

1

We analyze structure first

The eyes, nose and face are not independent structures; they influence each other to form your impression.

SH Plastic Surgery does not look only at the shape of the eyes or nose; we analyze

  • Eyeball position
  • Brow bone structure
  • Facial skeleton
  • Tissue balance

to understand the facial structure first.

2

We value balance over excessive change

The goal of plastic surgery is not to change the face excessively
but to improve its overall balance.

SH Plastic Surgery considers facial proportions and harmony
to pursue natural and stable change.

3

Surgery begins with design

Good results are not suddenly created in the operating room.
We create a design suited to your facial structure through accurate analysis, and the surgery is performed based on that design.

SH Plastic Surgery performs design-based surgery grounded in structural analysis.

4

We consider long-term stability

Results should look natural not only right after surgery but also as time passes.

SH Plastic Surgery chooses the surgical method
with tissue stability and long-term change in mind.

5

Patient safety comes first

The most important thing in plastic surgery is patient safety.

  • A dedicated, accountable medical team
  • Surgeon name disclosure in the operating room
  • Systematic management of the surgical environment

These measures keep the surgical environment safe.

SH PHILOSOPHY

Natural beauty
begins with structure and balance

SH Plastic Surgery designs change based on an understanding of facial structure,
not a simple change in appearance.

The change that suits each patient most naturally:
that is SH Plastic Surgery's standard for plastic surgery

SH Post-Operative Care System

SH Plastic Surgery systematically manages swelling, pain, scarring and the other recovery concerns
patients worry about most, with a 1:1 personalized care system.

  • System 01

    Swelling injection treatment

    Injections that help relieve swelling and bruising for faster recovery of the surgical area
    Care that speeds recovery and brings your return to daily life sooner

  • System 02

    Swelling laser care

    Laser care effective for relieving swelling, for faster recovery of the surgical area
    Helps tissue stabilization and recovery

  • System 03

    Scar injection treatment

    If a scar hardens or becomes raised, scar injections tailored to your condition soften and improve it
    Early scar management to maintain a natural result

  • System 04

    Recovery management system

    Warming blankets & instant warm-air units verified for safety to international standards
    Help maintain body temperature and blood circulation after surgery for a more stable recovery

  • System 05

    LDM ultrasound care

    Uses ultrasound energy to support skin tissue recovery
    and helps tissue stabilization and swelling relief.

  • System 06

    Radiofrequency care

    Uses radiofrequency energy to improve blood circulation
    and support tissue recovery and skin condition.

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