title: The current status of silicone fluid in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
abstract: Sufficient experimental data have been accumulated to demonstrate that medical-grade liquid silicone in recommended doses, using proper techniques, is both safe and effective. The problem becomes one of developing a rational and safe set of treatment guidelines.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections; D012828:Silicones / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D013518:Surgery, Plastic
chemical_list: D012828:Silicones