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[Injectable silicon--long term sequelae after use in plastic surgery].

F Soost1, C Stoll, P Meister

  • 1Universitätsklinikum Charité der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Campus Virchow-Klinikum, Klinik und Poliklinik für Mund-, Kiefer- und Gesichtschirurgie/Plastische Operationen, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin. frank.soost@charite.de

Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift Fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, Und Verwandte Gebiete
|August 11, 2007
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Summary

Fluid silicone injections for facial contouring can lead to severe late complications like migration and granulomas years later. These issues are challenging to treat and may pose carcinogenic risks, requiring specialized patient management.

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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Dermatology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Fluid silicone injections were historically used for facial and neck contouring.
  • The procedure aimed to correct age-related or trauma-induced changes.
  • Its use has declined due to emerging safety concerns.

Observation:

  • A growing number of patients present with complications 20 years post-injection.
  • Observed complications include silicone migration, granuloma formation, chronic cellulitis, ulcers, and scarring.
  • These sequelae are often medically and surgically intractable.

Findings:

  • Late-onset complications following fluid silicone injections are increasingly reported.
  • Fluid silicone is implicated as a potential carcinogen based on recent literature.

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  • Management requires a multidisciplinary approach due to treatment limitations.

    • Implications:

    • Highlights the long-term risks associated with previously accepted cosmetic procedures.
    • Emphasizes the need for careful diagnosis and management strategies for affected patients.
    • Suggests a potential link between fluid silicone and oncogenesis, warranting further investigation.