I had liquid silicone injected in my face over ten years ago. I have been getting cortisone injections for several years to get rid of the little lumps on my lower face. I stopped because I ran out of mpney and the little pebble like lumps came back. What can be done for this? I am now 60 years old, my skin is thinner, and I cannot find a doctor that knows what to do about this condition.
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September 13, 2023
Answer: Silicone removal from the face is a delicate procedure. Recommend scheduling consultation to discuss options
Dr. Barnett is truly "one of the great ones", and his personal experience with microdroplet silicone is unmatched by anyone still practicing. Would highly recommend visiting their practice for more information on microdroplet silicone for facial lipoatrophy, so you could see if this is something...
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Liquid silicone is unsafe, please do not use it ever. The autoimmune response could be triggered by this substance, if you look around on th Internet, you will find patients that have a lot of problems with this product. The use for lips and other areas is off label. The...
AS far as I know free silicone is inert and should not cause cancer. But free silicone injections can be a problema leading to tissue necrosis, inflammation, and infection as the most common problems.