Liquid injectable silicone: techniques for soft tissue augmentation

Clin Plast Surg. 2000 Oct;27(4):595-612.

Abstract

This article includes a description of the uses and indications of liquid injectable silicone and a discussion of the results obtained. Patient selection, indications, mechanism of action, potential complications, and adjunct procedures are also addressed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cicatrix / therapy*
  • Contraindications
  • Drug and Narcotic Control
  • Esthetics
  • Humans
  • Injections, Subcutaneous / methods
  • Patient Satisfaction
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
  • Silicones* / adverse effects
  • Silicones* / chemistry
  • Silicones* / metabolism

Substances

  • Silicones