Silicone Injections: Q&A

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What Are the Side Effects of Silicone Injections?

How long does the swelling last after Silicone Injections? What are the other side effects of injecting silicone into the nasolabial wrinkles? How long do they last?

1 Doctor Answer | Asked by ILB3219 in USA -East Coast
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Silikon-1000 can be safely used, only by experienced physicians, as a permanent wrinkle filler.

Silikon-1000 is a permanent filler, so your results, good or bad, are permanent. You must find a board-certified dermatologist or facial plastic surgeon experienced with the micro-droplet technique. You should also have a discussion with your doctor about the FDA's position with respect to using Silikon-1000 in an off-label fashion to permanently reduce the appearance of your wrinkles. Lastly, you should see many before and after photos demonstrating beautiful results before you pick your... more

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