Talk:Silicone (medical and surgical uses)
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Reading the medical literature about cheek implants, chin implants, and breast implants brings one directly into the history of silicone for these uses. Hopefully, this article will eventually be complete enough to stand on its own. At the moment there is a natural tie-in to cosmetic and plastic surgery. Nancy Sculerati MD 14:07, 3 March 2007 (CST)
References
Dermal filler
Johl SS. Burgett RA. Dermal filler agents: a practical review. Current Opinion in Ophthalmology. 17(5):471-9, 2006 Oct.
Injectable silicone for body contouring
Criminal use
Since injection of silicone can be done by individuals who are not highly trained, there have been cases of lay individuals Practicing cosmetic surgery without a license" using this technique. Complications, including fatal embolism, are not rare.
- Man sentenced to 5 years for fatal silicone injection, The Houston Chronicle, March 10, 2005, Thursday, 3 STAR EDITION, B;, Pg. 5, 405 words, ANDREW TILGHMAN, Deaths Prison Sentences