How Long Does Swelling Last After Silicone Microdroplet Injections?

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How long does swelling last after silicone microdroplet injections?

Carlos Alberto Ríos García, MD · Answer

### Swelling After Silicone Microdroplet Injections
Thank you for your question.
Some swelling after silicone microdroplet injections can be normal initially, especially during the first:• few days• to several weeks
depending on:• the area treated• injection depth• amount injected• and individual inflammatory response.
However, silicone behaves differently from temporary fillers because it is considered a permanent material. Even when performed using “microdroplet” techniques, patients can still develop:• prolonged inflammation• nodules• granulomas• firmness• or delayed reactions months or even years later.
Mild early swelling that gradually improves is usually less concerning than:• persistent swelling• worsening asymmetry• redness• warmth• pain• hard lumps• or progressive enlargement.
One important point is that silicone may stimulate a chronic inflammatory response in some patients, so if swelling is lasting much longer than expected or becoming more noticeable over time, it is reasonable to seek evaluation from a physician experienced with injectable filler complications.
The expected duration can vary significantly, but uncomplicated early swelling often improves substantially within:• several days to a few weeks
while more persistent swelling may suggest:• ongoing inflammation• overcorrection• or foreign body reaction.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

There may be immediate swelling after injection of silicone and longterm swelling that may be permanent. Early treatment of swelling is important with silicone injections. Our office specializes in the removal of silicone from the soft tissue of the face and body. Raffy Karamanoukian MD FACS

Lawrence Kass, MD · Answer

Like most fillers, most of the swelling after silicone microdroplet injections subside after only a few days. I usually say that the peak effect of the technique is not evident for 6 - 8 weeks after the procedure.

Channing R. Barnett, MD · Answer

As with other filler injections where a needle on a syringe is being injected into the skin, small amounts of swelling are possible after liquid silicone injections. With the microdroplet injection technique used when injecting liquid silicone, very small amounts of silicone are being injected at any given treatment session. Therefore, the swelling is mostly related to the needle injections and less to the silicone material itself. Therefore, swelling usually resolves within a few days of the treatment. If swelling is still noticeably present or worsening after a week beyond your treatment, I recommend you contact your doctor for a follow up evaluation.

David A. Schlessinger, MD · Answer

Since Silicone is usually injected in very small amounts, the swelling and bruising is usually from the needle, not the silicone. This usually subsides in several days. In my office, we apply ice to the injected area immediately to help reduce swelling and bruising.

	If the swelling becomes greater after several days, you should call your Surgeon to make sure you don't have an infection or other unusual reaction.

Mark Taylor, MD · Answer

When used in small amounts of 0.5 cc or less, there is little or no swelling in the lips after Silicone Treatments  The average number of treatments is 3 separated by at least one month.

How Long Does Swelling Last After Silicone Microdroplet Injections?

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