ABSTRACT
Silicone has a long and colorful history in cosmetic medicine. We are once again seeing a resurgence of its use as a soft tissue filler. This article is a review of the historical past of silicone use and its appropriate off-label uses today in cosmetic medicine.
KEYWORDS
Silicone - soft tissue filler - lip augmentation - lipoatrophy - granuloma - migration
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Gail HumbleM.D.
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