Dear dr is the pure medical grade silicon oil safe to use on the lips and nasolabial folds under what is called the microdrolet technique invented by prof Orentreich ? My doctor claims that the silicone oil stimulates the body's collagen production and that it encapsulates the collagen produced by the body . He uses the purest medical silicon oil and is injected in very small droplets , apparently about 8 sessions are needed to achieve the desired results . Is this safe in the long term ? Many thanks
April 5, 2016
Answer: Silicone or no silicone? Hi mirelus. I generally do not recommend any permanent fillers in the face. I have done too many lip reductions on patients with permanent fillers who are unhappy with the results. There are a few doctors out there that do silicone injections well and if you are set on silicone I would recommend finding someone with a lot of experience since there are many potential complications. Good luck. Best, Dr H
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April 5, 2016
Answer: Silicone or no silicone? Hi mirelus. I generally do not recommend any permanent fillers in the face. I have done too many lip reductions on patients with permanent fillers who are unhappy with the results. There are a few doctors out there that do silicone injections well and if you are set on silicone I would recommend finding someone with a lot of experience since there are many potential complications. Good luck. Best, Dr H
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April 5, 2016
Answer: Silcone injection Medical grade silicone is used as a glue for retina eye surgery. This area is highly privileged since there is no immune inflammatory reaction . That is the ONLY FDA approved use .Those who say collagen is stimulated by silicone, or silicone has no reaction even in micro droplets, do not understand the reaction to injected silicone.You may not have immediate reaction, but the long term reaction can be devastating and difficult to treat
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April 5, 2016
Answer: Silcone injection Medical grade silicone is used as a glue for retina eye surgery. This area is highly privileged since there is no immune inflammatory reaction . That is the ONLY FDA approved use .Those who say collagen is stimulated by silicone, or silicone has no reaction even in micro droplets, do not understand the reaction to injected silicone.You may not have immediate reaction, but the long term reaction can be devastating and difficult to treat
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