What are risks of Silicone injections on the lips?

Thanks for your question - Silicone injections are not FDA approved and represent a potentially dangerous technique for lip augmentation. I have had several patients who have come to our office for correction of free silicone injections.  This technique can lead to swelling, pain and chronic inflammation... more

Silicone injections should not be used for injection into the lips.  The variable safety profile of silicone underscores the need to exercise caution with the injection of silicone and its inherent treatment after injection. In my office, I have personally seen dozens of patients with poor results and... more

I strongly disapprove of silicone injections. I am the unfortunate position of taking care of many of the patients who were treated by the disgraced Argentinian doctor.  Many received silicone injections to their lips. At first, silicone injections look great.  For years, in fact.  Then, a... more

Silicone, although approved for certain ophthalmologic procedures, is being used "off-label" for cosmetic uses by some physicians.  The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) still does not approve its use.  Yet, I have seen patients with this product. The major downsides are potential... more

I would not recommend it. Silicone particles could be felt in the soft lip.  There is also the potential for having an inflammatory reaction that could require surgical removal of the silicone. There are so many products on the market that you could use instead of silicone.