Liquid injectable silicone: history, mechanism of action, indications, technique, and complications

Semin Cutan Med Surg. 2003 Jun;22(2):107-14. doi: 10.1053/sder.2003.50010.

Abstract

Medical grade liquid injectable silicone can be used for soft tissue augmentation to correct and replace lost volumes of the subcutaneous tissue. It is potentially a permanent tissue augmentation agent and is the most effective filler for certain indications. This article presents the history, mechanism of action, indications and contraindications, technique, and the possible complications of silicone and their treatment.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Contraindications
  • Esthetics
  • Face*
  • Humans
  • Injections, Subcutaneous
  • Patient Satisfaction
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
  • Silicones* / adverse effects
  • Silicones* / chemistry
  • Silicones* / metabolism

Substances

  • Silicones