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Permanent Silicone Filler

Liquid injectable silicone (LIS) / PDMS

Permanent, irreversible filler with high late-complication rates, avoid

Volume LossFine Line WrinklesSagging Jowls
In plain English

Permanent liquid silicone injected under the skin. Not FDA-approved for faces. No antidote exists. It cannot be removed. Complications including lumps, inflammation, and permanent disfigurement can appear years after injection and become progressively worse. This is categorically different from hyaluronic acid fillers, which dissolve safely with hyaluronidase. Under no circumstances should you accept this treatment regardless of how it is presented or priced.

Safe for skin types
Safe forN/A -- this procedure should not be performed on any skin type
Use cautionN/A
Avoid ifAll Fitzpatrick types I–VI: this procedure is contraindicated universally

Silicone filler risks -- granuloma formation, migration, and permanent disfigurement -- are not Fitzpatrick-dependent. This procedure is contraindicated for all patients regardless of skin tone. Skin type is not the relevant safety variable here; the permanent irreversibility is.

Common misconceptions
Myth

Medical-grade silicone is safe for injection.

Reality

The FDA explicitly does not approve liquid injectable silicone for soft tissue facial augmentation regardless of purity or grade. Medical-grade refers to manufacturing purity, not approval for facial use.

Myth

Silicone can be removed with surgery if problems arise.

Reality

Surgical excision causes scarring and cannot achieve complete removal of injected silicone. Most experienced reconstructive surgeons decline to attempt removal because it cannot be fully cleared and the attempt adds additional trauma.

Quick Facts
DurationPermanent, cannot be reversed
Studies50+
FDA StatusNOT FDA-approved for facial soft tissue augmentation; silicone oil used off-label
Price$500-$2,000 per session (misleadingly low for permanent risk)

Should You Try This?

15101OUT OF 10

Probably don't do it

Educational content only. This page summarises published clinical research and is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare provider before making decisions about your care.

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Val Yermakova

Informed Girl · informedgirl.com

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