X Bigatà1, M Ribera, I Bielsa, C Ferrándiz. 1. Department of Dermatology, Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Badalona, Spain.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Various alloplastic injectable implants have been developed for soft tissue augmentation without surgery, but different local or systemic adverse reactions have limited their use for cosmetic purposes. OBJECTIVE: To examine the problems associated with silicone injection. METHODS: Case report and literature review. RESULTS: We describe an adverse granulomatous reaction after the injection of liquid silicone for lip augmentation, causing facial disfigurement. Although the initial response to steroids was poor, after 3 years of follow-up the nodules have almost disappeared spontaneously. CONCLUSION: We advise that silicone injection be performed solely by trained physicians using medical-grade silicone or consider other injectable materials.
BACKGROUND: Various alloplastic injectable implants have been developed for soft tissue augmentation without surgery, but different local or systemic adverse reactions have limited their use for cosmetic purposes. OBJECTIVE: To examine the problems associated with silicone injection. METHODS: Case report and literature review. RESULTS: We describe an adverse granulomatous reaction after the injection of liquid silicone for lip augmentation, causing facial disfigurement. Although the initial response to steroids was poor, after 3 years of follow-up the nodules have almost disappeared spontaneously. CONCLUSION: We advise that silicone injection be performed solely by trained physicians using medical-grade silicone or consider other injectable materials.
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