Biopolymer removal in Bogotá
Biopolymer removal performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon: safe extraction of injected modelling substances, control of inflammation and medical support before, during and after the process.
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Biopolymer removal in Bogotá with Dr. Luis Devoz
Biopolymer removal is a reconstructive surgery designed for people who were injected with modelling substances unfit for the body and now live with pain, hardening or deformity. With a strictly medical approach, the aim is to extract as much substance as possible together with the affected tissue, control inflammation and restore wellbeing and safety to the patient.
Biopolymer removal
Safe extraction of modelling substances from the glutes, face, breasts and legs. Imaging diagnosis, planned surgery and follow-up. Book your medical assessment.
Why remove biopolymers
Stops chronic inflammation and progressive tissue damage
Relieves pain and hardening of the area
Reduces the risk of migration and infection
Improves foreign-body reactions
Restores wellbeing, mobility and confidence
Prepares the area for safe reconstruction
What are biopolymers?
Biopolymers are substances not approved for medical use — liquid silicone, oils, methacrylate and mixtures known as "fillers" or "biogel" — injected to add volume. The body identifies them as a foreign material and triggers a permanent inflammatory response known as iatrogenic allogenosis.
Over time the following may appear:
Hardening and nodules
Pain and tenderness to the touch
Changes in skin colour or temperature
Migration of the substance to other areas
Deformity of the contour
Inflammatory and autoimmune reactions (ASIA syndrome)
Recovery and aftercare
Drains and compression garments as needed
Relative rest and a gradual return to activity
Periodic medical check-ups
Pain managed with the prescribed plan
Staged reconstruction once the tissue has healed
⛔ Recovery times differ from patient to patient.
How the removal is done
Assessment and imaging diagnosis
Ultrasound or MRI to map how much substance there is and how far it has migrated.
Surgical extraction
Removal of as much biopolymer as possible along with the diseased tissue around it.
Cleaning and inflammation control
Resection of affected tissue and management of the inflammatory process in the area.
Contour reconstruction
When the tissue is healthy, restoring shape is assessed with the patient's own fat grafting or other techniques.
Why choose Dr. Luis Devoz?
Board-certified plastic surgeon (SCCP)
Extensive experience in body and reconstructive surgery
An ethical, medical and personalised approach
Diagnosis with imaging studies
Up-to-date techniques in a safe hospital setting
Full support throughout the process
Every procedure is carried out under strict medical criteria and with realistic expectations.
About Dr. Luis Devoz: experience and trust
A physician specialising in plastic, aesthetic and reconstructive surgery with more than 10 years of professional experience, and regarded as one of the most sought-after specialists by national and international patients thanks to his excellent track record and professional ethics.
His extensive and continuous training makes him a surgeon committed to the health and the results of his patients, always working hand in hand with innovation, technology and the techniques that make him a leader in reconstructive treatments in Colombia.
Frequently asked questions about biopolymer removal (FAQ)
What are biopolymers and why should they be removed?
Biopolymers are modelling substances not approved for medical use (liquid silicone, oils, methacrylate and other mixtures) injected to add volume to the glutes, face, breasts or legs. The body treats them as a foreign material and, over time, they cause chronic inflammation, hardening, migration, pain and deformity. Removing them protects your health and stops that progressive damage.
How do I know if I have biopolymers?
The most common signs are hardening of the area, nodules, pain, changes in skin colour or temperature, deformity and the feeling that the substance is shifting. Diagnosis is confirmed with your medical history and imaging studies such as ultrasound or MRI, which map how much substance is present and how far it has migrated.
Can biopolymers be removed completely?
Biopolymers cannot be extracted 100% because they infiltrate the tissues, but it is possible to remove as much as possible along with the diseased tissue around them. The goal is to reduce the substance load, control inflammation and relieve symptoms, using a technique planned for each case.
Is biopolymer removal painful or dangerous?
It is a complex surgery that must be performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon in a safe hospital setting. With a proper assessment, controlled anaesthesia and postoperative follow-up, the procedure is safe and pain is managed with the prescribed plan. The greatest risk, in fact, is leaving the biopolymers untreated.
How long is the recovery?
Recovery depends on the area treated and the amount of substance removed. It generally involves relative rest, drains in some cases, periodic medical check-ups and a gradual return to activity. Every patient receives clear postoperative instructions and support throughout the process.
Can the area be reconstructed after removing the biopolymers?
Yes. Once inflammation is under control and the tissue has healed, staged reconstruction can be assessed, which may include the patient's own fat grafting or other contouring techniques. Health always comes first, and restoring shape follows in a safe, natural way.