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Liquid silicone for soft tissue augmentation.

David M Duffy1

  • 1Department of Dermatology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA. info@drdavidmduffy.com

Dermatologic Surgery : Official Publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [Et Al.]
|January 19, 2006
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Pure liquid silicone offers a superior option for permanent soft tissue augmentation in select patients. However, its use requires careful consideration due to past controversies and potential medicolegal issues.

Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Dermatology
  • Biomaterials

Background:

  • Liquid silicone injections for soft tissue augmentation have faced significant controversy and negative publicity.
  • This monograph aims to address and clarify the core issues surrounding this controversy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of liquid silicone for soft tissue augmentation.
  • Key aspects covered include its history, legal standing, indications, contraindications, procedural techniques, and potential complications.

Main Methods:

  • A review of 22 years of clinical experience with over 3000 patients treated with liquid silicone.
  • Data was also compiled from existing scientific literature and lay publications.

Main Results:

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  • Pure liquid silicone demonstrates potential as a superior agent for permanent correction of specific defects in carefully selected patients.
  • The study highlights the importance of proper patient selection and technique.

Conclusions:

  • While effective, the misuse of liquid silicone or imitation products has led to widespread distrust and significant medicolegal risks.
  • Physicians must be aware of these challenges and exercise extreme caution when using this material.