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Thank you for your question. Silicone is an inert substance, it does not cause any severe reactions. It does not breakdown and is not absorbed by the body. The body instead will "wall it off" with scar tissue, as it does with anything that is not normally found on the body. It therefore tends to stay where it is. It can rarely be taken up by the lymphatic system and end up in lymph nodes, but this is uncommon.
Silicone in the body does not break down or metabolize. It stays there. The only way to get it out is to excise and surgically remove it. This is why it is illegal in many states to inject it (NOT for implants, but for actual silicone injections). Also, this is why I don't like it. Your body will continue to age around it, and so many times the person with the silicone will end up looking quite deformed."This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient andcannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-persontreatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."
Great question. The best answer is to do your research. Not all injectors are qualified and/or appropriately trained. You should always seek out treatment by a board certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist for injections. That is your best shot at getting a good injector. You also want to...
Thank you for your question and posting revealing pictures. You do exhibit premature aging secondary to volume loss in the midface region. This is likely not age related and genetic to a certain extent. Volume can be restored in this region using facial injectable fillers or your own fat. ...
You are correct that the lines on your lower lids are not age-related wrinkles but instead are normal creases. These creases are a sign of youth, and often, they fade with age. Medically speaking, the lower eyelid creases represent an attachment between your lower eyelid muscles...
