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If Silikon 1000 is a Permanent Filler, then How Do Doctors Correct Mistakes or Migration Problems?
asked 10 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Lawrence Kass, MD
Question viewed 370 times
Tags: filler, migration, permanent, problem, reversal, revision, statistics, surgeon
How common is it to experience migrations after use of Silikon 1000? What is the process for reversing the problems that might occur with this filler?
4 answers to If Silikon 1000 is a Permanent Filler, then How Do Doctors Correct Mistakes or Migration Problems?
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Correcting Silikon 1000 mistakes or migration
I disagree with the others who replied. You ask an excellent question and you apparently understand that Silikon 1000 is a permanent filler. The benefit of that fact is obvious. The truth is that I have seen terrible long lasting results from other fillers and from fat too, and have NOT been satisfied that hyaluronidase relieves all the problems such as prolonged edema and festoons the HA fillers may cause. The key to getting Silikon 1000 is to choose an expert injector.
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Silikon 1000 Carries Disproportionate Risk to Reward
Silikon 1000 is FDA approved for use in very small quantities in the retina. Although it is a much more refined product than industrial grade silicone, its long term behavior is too unpredictable to recommend to anyone for aesthetic use. Given the availability of excellent medium to longer lasting semi-permanent fillers and volumizers such as Radiesse, Juvederm, Restylane, Sculptra etc. the relevance of silicone based products has been greatly diminished. There is no good or...
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If Silikon 1000 is a Permanent Filler, then How Do Doctors Correct Mistakes or Migration Problems?
Regarding: "How common is it to experience migrations after use of Silikon 1000? What is the process for reversing the problems that might occur with this filler?"
You nailed the nail on the head. A permanent (or very long acting filler) is associated with permanent (or very long lasting results). If the results are good - you hit the jackpot. However, if the results are mediocre or poor you will have to accept irreversible poor results.
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Can't manage permanent filler problems
Your point is excellent! The fact is that you can't manage effectively the problems with permanent fillers so I personally would never offer them to anyone. Temporary fillers are the way to go!
