Why Do Some People Insist That Silikon 1000 is Not a Medial-grade Filler?

Silicone has gotten a bit of a bad reputation in certain circles.I have used it with great success in the patients that request it. Most all scientific studies have failed to show any relation to the development of various diseases. The biggest problem I have seen with Silicone is incorrect injection, including over-injection. Like any permanent filler, a lot of thought has to be put into deciding upon whether to use it or not. Another problem is using unlicensed or untrained... more

Silikon 1000 is a medical grade filler and is not analogous to the silicone commonly bought in an auto parts store. Just look at the Worth It rating for this procedure on RealSelf.com. It will be hard to find another procedure on the entire site with a higher rating!

Silikon 1000 produced by Alcon is an FDA-approved medical device. It is approved on-label for retinal detachment of the eye, however, we use it off-label as a filler. In the hands of a well-trained, board-certified dermatologist or facial plastic surgeon using the proper injection technique, it is an excellent filler as it is precise, permanent and yields very natural results.