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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.