Silicone injections

Medical grade silicone is a compound that has been widely used in cosmetic surgery. Some physicians have even gone as far as injecting silicone in the nose for non surgical rhinoplasty Beverly Hills. Additionally, it is also injected in the face or lips for augmentation and treatment of wrinkles. Silicone injections are not approved by FDA for cosmetic purposes as many permanent complication can occur. Silicone breast implants are approved by FDA for breast augmentation beverly hills and are considered to be safe. Because implants are placed deep behind the muscle or breast tissue and silicone is contained in an implant shell, complication related to silicone are much less common and less severe when implants are used for breast augmentation Los Angeles. When injected, liquid silicone used for lip augmentation or rhinoplasty los angeles can cause granulomas (painful bumps), irregularities, and even ulcers. Typically a board certified plastic surgeon Los Angeles will advise patients from having silicone injections.