How does a silicone gel implant affect collagen production and skin thickness? Can thickening be prevented or reversed?

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1. I just wanted to know whether silicone gel stimulates collagen production or it inhibits it? 2. Therefore does it make your skin thicker or thinner? 3. Also what are ways that I can safely thin my skin, not make it thicker and irritated?)

David M. Kowalczyk, MD, MBA, FACS · Answer

Hi there! If you're talking about applying silicone gel on the surface of your nose, I'm not sure it'll do much. It's best used for treatment of scars and I certainly wouldn't advise it to be placed under the skin anywhere in your face. It helps to provide a moisture barrier which promotes healing. It likely will do nothing for thinning or thickening otherwise normal skin. Better options would be visiting with a Med Spa to see if any topical applications or peels can be applied to improve your nasal skin's texture and quality. Hope this helps.

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