How does a silicone gel implant affect collagen production and skin thickness? Can thickening be prevented or reversed?
October 23, 2022
Asked By:Giving989979 in Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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?)
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