Is Silikon Legal in Every U.S. State?

As a board-certified ophthalmologist, I can assure you that silicone is approved in every state for use during vitreoretinal surgeries such as retinal detachment repair. Its has been around a very long time, and is very well-tolerated by the body. Therefore, it doubles wonderfully as a dermal filler. As a facial plastic surgeon, I can tell you that we have used it for years in the face with excellent results especially in the lips or areas where a softer feel is desired... more

I have used Silikon 1000 for several years now. It is not approved for use as a dermal filler, but it is FDA approved (nationwide) for intraocular eye surgery. I have used it for years as a dermal filler. This is an off label use of an FDA approved medicine and is really no different than using Botox to treat wrinkles in the Crow’s feet, when it is only FDA approved for use between the eyebrows. While it is controversial, there are many physicians (and... more

Silikon is approved by the FDA in all states for opthalmological indications. However, it is used "off label" for injection as a filler for the face.