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If Silikon 1000 is a Good Permanent Solution (Eye Trough Area), Why Use Other Fillers?

I see a lot about Silikon 1000 as a permanent filler for treatment of the under eye area, such as the eye trough. It also has a very high rating on here at 89% positive. However, I still see doctors mainly using Restyland or Juvederm. Why is that?

2 Doctor Answers | Asked by Nick_Male_40 in New York, NY
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Silikon 1000 Great Filler in Hands of Well-Trained Physicians

In my opinion, very few doctors use Silikon 1000 as a filler for two reasons: one, they are not trained; and two, they have been misinformed as to the safety and efficacy of Silikon 1000 as a filler. I can only say that I learned from the world's authority on liquid injectable silicone (my father and mentor, Jay G. Barnett MD) and it is my filler of choice for everything as it is safe, permanent, precise and gives very natural-appearing results. In the hands of a... more
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Silikon 1000 is a great permanent filler for everything

I agree with the reply by Dr. Barnett that Silikon 1000 is a safe, permanent filler which gives natural results everywhere. I disagree with her only that she fails to mention that oculo-facial surgeons and physicians of other specialties can also be expert in this technique (especially but not exclusively in the tear trough). I too learned my technique through the teachings of her father. But to answer the question further, Silikon 1000 may not be for everyone... more

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