SILIKON™

Silikon™ is a highly purified sterile oil, which is injected in micro-droplets to soften and fill in facial lines, depressions and acne scars. The person’s own collagen forms a network around the Silikon™ which gradually fills in the defects.

Is Silikon™ Injection Treatment Safe?

The micro-droplet injection technique has been used safely for more than 60 years. The purity of the material is so high that it is FDA approved for use in the eye to treat retinal detachment.

Allergic reaction to silicone is extremely rare especially since we have all received small amounts of it from the coating of disposable needles and the lining of disposable syringes.

How many treatments are needed?

5 to 10 injection sessions, at least a month apart (to allow time for collagen to form around the Silikon™ microdroplets) , are usually necessary to achieve optimal results.

Is this procedure permanent?

Unlike most other filler substances, the results with silicone are essentially permanent, although a small touch-up might be necessary after 5 – 10 years.

Are there side effects?

The main side effect is occasional bruising from needle sticks, however this is easily covered with concealer make-up and fades in about one week.

Very rarely a small nodule may develop on the under surface of the lips, but this can be treated and, also, usually becomes less obvious with time.

Restylane®

This temporary filler substance was recently approved by the FDA for the treatment of facial lines and depressions.

Restylane® consists of hyaluronic acid that is a naturally occurring major constituent of collagen. When injected, it quickly combines with water to cause tissue swelling, resulting in immediate filling of wrinkles and depressions. It is particularly effective in enhancing lips.

For the person desiring quick results, Restylane® is an excellent filler substance. Depending on the location, the correction may last for 4 to 6 months.

SIDE EFFECTS:

Side effects include tenderness, redness, and swelling which may last for 3 – 5 days. As with any needle puncture procedure, bruising can occasionally occur which can last for a week.