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'''Silicone''' has found a variety of uses in medical technology and as a surgically implanted material. | '''Silicone''' has found a variety of uses in medical technology and as a surgically implanted material. | ||
=Cosmetic and reconstructive surgery= | |||
Historically, silicone was first used as a injectable material. | |||
==Dermal filler== | |||
Facial fillers are used to fill in the creases and voids left by the thinning and loss of elasticity of aging skin. | |||
Revision as of 15:13, 3 March 2007
Silicone has found a variety of uses in medical technology and as a surgically implanted material.
Cosmetic and reconstructive surgery
Historically, silicone was first used as a injectable material.
Dermal filler
Facial fillers are used to fill in the creases and voids left by the thinning and loss of elasticity of aging skin.