Abstract
Soft tissue augmentation is a common procedure, and a wide variety of injectable fillers
are used. Liquid injectable silicone (LIS) was the first highly popularized injectable
filler. LIS is a permanent filler and can be used in the correction of facial furrows
and wrinkles. Some complications are inherent to the procedure and can resolve spontaneously,
such as redness, swelling, and immediate hypersensitivity reactions. Unintended reactions,
such as granulomas, infections, vascular occlusion, can also follow the treatment
with LIS and may appear several years after the injections. These can be difficult
to manage, show little or no tendency to spontaneous resolutions, and rarely resolve
completely. Injecting physicians must be aware of these potential complications caused
by LIS because early medical care and treatment, including psychological support for
these patients, can minimize the consequences for patients and physicians, and may
also help obtaining better outcomes when treating complications.
Keywords
dermal fillers - injectable augmentation - silicone - complications
