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silikon
1000 injections guide |
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uses
of silikon 1000 |
facial augmentation including lips, lines, cheeks, undereyes,
and for HIV associated facial wasting |
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composition
of silikon 1000 |
sterile, clear, colorless silicone oil |
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formulations
available |
one formula available supplied in 8.5mL each |
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longevity
of silikon 1000 |
results are permanent |
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cost
of silikon 1000 |
$500
to $1500 per treatment |
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allergy
testing for silikon 1000 |
not required |
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anesthesia
for silikon 1000 |
local
anesthesia consisting of a numbing cream, local injection,
or nerve block may be offered. |
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recovery
after silikon 1000 |
swelling, tenderness, bruising possible |
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FDA approved? (US)
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FDA approved for treatment of retinal detatchement
of the eye; not FDA approved for cosmetic purposes
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available
in US?
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some doctors may offer silikon 1000 although it is
not FDA approved for cosmetic use.
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procedure time
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15 to 45 minutes |
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contraindications
of silikon 1000 |
known sensitivity to silicone oil |
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pros
of silikon 1000 |
permanent
results, non-allergenic |
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cons
of silikon 1000 |
multiple
treatment sessions required, silicone may migrate to other
areas, inflammation, granuloma (lump) formation, not FDA
approved for cosmetic use, if complications arise silicone
is very hard to remove |
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notes |
several
treatment sessions with less material injected (up to
2mL) seems to yield fewer complications than larger amount
injected over less time; silikon 1000 does not contain
preservatives so the manufacturer advises that it cannot
be resterilized and any unused portion should be discarded |
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for
more information |
Alcon
Labs |
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