Silicone (medical and surgical uses): Difference between revisions
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=Physical and chemical properties of silicone= | =Physical and chemical properties of silicone= | ||
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Historically, silicone was first used as a injectable material. | Historically, silicone was first used as a injectable material. | ||
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Facial fillers are used to fill in the creases and voids left by the thinning and loss of elasticity of aging skin. | Facial fillers are used to fill in the creases and voids left by the thinning and loss of elasticity of aging skin. | ||
=Use as a dressing or stent during healing= | |||
Revision as of 16:38, 3 March 2007
Silicone has found a variety of uses in medical technology and as a surgically implanted material.
Physical and chemical properties of silicone
Injection or implantation within the body
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.